Mechanical Engineer, Maneuver Dominance with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMcClintock Way, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, United States
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We develop perception, autonomy, and command and control (C2) systems to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.
In this role, you will work on the core product development of portable C2 systems, including integration with ground and air vehicles. The position requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate is practical, hands-on, and a self-starter. This role offers high growth potential and additional leadership opportunities as the team evolves.
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Work model: On-site
McClintock Way, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, United States
Costa Mesa, California
Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data. Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical. Hands-on prototyping (soldering, board assembly, harnessing). Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with designing for rugged environments. Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems (sensors, payloads, weapons, etc.) onto air vehicles. Experience in developing a variety of electronics hardware products (UAVs, wearables, firearms, high power electric propulsion, optical systems, or other complex mechanisms). Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters). Understanding of MIL-STD requirements such as MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-DTL-38999.
Skills: Cad, Machining, Sheet Metal, Composites, 3D Printing, Injection Molding, Composite Lamination, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, First Principles Physics.
Education: PhD in an engineering field or equivalent work experience.
