Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles

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

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles
• Own designs from concept generation to real-world use
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in Advanced Air Vehicles Programs
• Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD) and understanding of manufacturing methods
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data
• Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical

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