Mechanical Engineer, Counter Intrusion

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Sentry Engineering team builds hardware products and systems that leverage artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate, persistent autonomous awareness across land, sea and air. The Maneuver Subdivision focuses on rapidly deployable platforms that must endure extreme environments.

Responsibilities

• Own ruggedized hardware design from concept generation to production realization under condensed timelines.
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, and define and execute hardware test plans to ensure product reliability in many of the harshest environments on earth.
• Build prototypes of complex electromechanical systems.
• Coordinate across Anduril internal departments to build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful design concepts into production.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with internal and external customers as needed.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in immersive technical projects (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Aero etc).
• Self starter with 3+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience in a professional setting.
• 3D CAD proficiency (any platform) and ability to understand and apply GD&T to create high quality engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter.
• M.Eng, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience developing ruggedized electromechanical assemblies from concept to low-rate production for automotive, space, or military applications.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, radars etc.).
• Experience with production processes, including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing and 3D printing to inform design for manufacturability.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost.
• Income Protection: Life and disability insurance.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.