Mechanical Engineer, Drones

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team at their Costa Mesa HQ. You will work on core product development for drones and complex systems, including optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors, and payloads.

The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on, and a self-starter. High growth potential and additional leadership opportunities are possible.

Responsibilities:

• Own complex mechanical subsystems for Anduril's drone products from concept to full-rate production
• Gather requirements and work through trade studies to determine the best solution
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
• Lead design reviews and obtain buy-in from other cross-disciplinary partners
• Build prototypes, define and execute hardware test plans, iterate on designs, summarize results, and lessons learned
• Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production
• Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of mechanical/design experience in a professional setting
• Demonstrated ownership of a product from concept through production
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
• Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
• Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
• Ability to summarize technical content in a cohesive way to help inform and shape future requirements
• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Solidworks or NX, and PLM systems
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
• Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
• Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income protection: life and disability insurance
• Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans
• Family planning and parenting support
• Mental health resources
• Professional development: annual reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement savings plan