Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lethality

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

The Lethality team is a diverse, multidisciplinary group with one common goal: to enable Anduril products to achieve decisive effects on target.

We are looking for a Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer who is up for the challenge: lead new warhead designs from prototype to production at Anduril speed.

Responsibilities

• Lead warhead and complex ordnance/munitions system designs from prototype to production.
• Develop mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
• Create high-fidelity prototype assemblies and assess performance through rigorous testing.
• Execute and manage arena, ground, flight, and system-level testing of munitions products, including high-speed video capture, data analysis, and design iteration based on results.
• Develop project plans, program schedules, design-of-experiments, and coordinate safety protocols.
• Work with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors supporting critical design, prototype, test, and production efforts.
• Support the assembly and disassembly of explosive test articles and precision targets.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment where engineers learn quickly, take ownership, and execute with urgency.

Impact You'll Have

• Deliver Mission-Critical Defense Capabilities: Your warhead and munitions systems will directly enhance national security and protect those who serve on the front lines.
• Own End-to-End Product Development: Take full ownership of complex mechanical systems from initial concept through prototype, testing, qualification, and transition to production,delivering capabilities at unprecedented speed.
• Shape Mission Outcomes Through Engineering Excellence: Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to systems where performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety converge to determine success in the field.
• Solve Complex Problems Across Disciplines: Partner with analysis, test, safety, manufacturing, vehicle integration, and operations teams to tackle engineering challenges that push the boundaries of defense technology.

Required Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• 5-10+ years' experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, analyze, and test new design concepts.
• Proficiency creating complex mechanical designs and drawings using CAD/PLM tools such as NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience executing tests to verify and validate designs meet system objectives and requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation (specifications, test procedures, technical reports, technical data packages).
• Ability to travel as required for testing (surges up to 25%).
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Additional Required Qualifications at Staff Level

• 10-15+ years' experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, analyze, and test new design concepts.
• Experience in design and testing of ordnance/munitions systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top Secret, or DOE L or Q).
• Experience in design and testing of ordnance/munitions systems.
• Experience scaling mechanical components to production volumes.
• Experience with DoD Weapons Safety Boards.