Mechanical Engineer (Maneuver Dominance)

Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost, Altius, or Roadrunner, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem. We develop perception and autonomy algorithms to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

Here you will work on core product development for unmanned rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to avionics, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own and drive mechanical systems and platform development, overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.


• Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.


• Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical, software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system.


• Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans.


• Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.


• Cultivate a vibrant, positive, dedicated, high-energy, educational, and enjoyable community environment.


• 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

• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)


• A minimum of 4+ years in a technical engineering role in a professional setting


• Proven CAD skills (Any platform, but NX preferred) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards.


• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms


• MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE experience


• Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, etc.)


• Rapid prototyping background (structures/electronics/software) & 3D printing knowledge


• Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)


• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience


• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.


• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter


• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.)


• 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


• Understanding of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810G


• Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts


• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.