Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Hudson, NH. In this role, you will lead the mechanical development and transition to production of next-generation infrared opto-mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
- Own hardware from concept generation to real-world use.
- Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors.
- Utilize first principles physics as a basis for all decisions.
- Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
- Contribute to the development of new optical systems by assisting in design and implementation efforts.
- Define top-level system architecture trades to develop optimal system designs.
- Execute in-depth and rigorous opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical designs.
- Mentor junior engineers, lead small teams, and manage projects/budgets.
- Travel to test sites as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME), or MS with 8 plus years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing, and excellent leadership/communication.
- Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project.
- Proficiency in various CAD tools and openness to using new software, with the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards.
- Strong skills in material selection, component sizing, system design, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to navigate Change Control processes to enact changes to in-production hardware.
- Understanding of thermal and structural analysis.
- Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
- Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).
- Experience with machining and fabrication processes, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.
- Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5 GD&T) and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to drive projects from concept to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal skills for documentation, presentations, and collaboration.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of optical system architecture.
- Experience with complex optical system design, analysis, testing, and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Product Lifecycle Management Software.
- Experience performing detailed analysis, including thermal-elastic & line-of-sight.
- Experience with thermal management.
- Preference for Siemens NX & Teamcenter experience.
- Working knowledge of DFMA.
Benefits
Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) that ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.