Mechanical Engineer, Drones

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our Costa Mesa HQ. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work on core product development for drones and complex systems, including but not limited to optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines.

Key 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, summarise results and lessons learned
• Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production
• Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimising for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ 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 summarise 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 moulding, 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.