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Manager, Mechanical Engineering

irvine, CA

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Job description

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 realtime, 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.

About the Job

We are looking for a Senior Manager , Mechanical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. This role will own rapidly developed, ruggedized product introduction in addition to scaling legacy design concepts to support full-rate production. You will also be leading a team of engineers, and establishing robust design, integration, testing, and validation processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Chief Engineer to drive a rapid prototyping, growth mindset to the team while ensuring concepts are developed with the required engineering rigor to scale rapidly to production-ready designs capable of reliable deployment throughout the world.

Responsibilities

Lead Family of Systems Development from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across Anduril's internal stakeholders.

Manage and mentor a team of ~5-6 Mechanical Engineers , driving technical execution and professional growth within the Mechanical Engineering team.

Oversee full-cycle Subsystem and LRU development , guiding requirements derivation, mechanical design and system integration, validation and reliability testing, and transition to manufacturing.

Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing to ensure product reliability in many of the harshest environments on earth.

Coordinate with internal and manufacturing, quality, and reliability partners to ensure high-quality documentation required for high-quality production and delivery.

Support critical hardware demonstrations with internal and external customers as needed.

Required Qualifications

6+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience in a professional setting with engineering management experience.

Proven experience transitioning products from concepts into ruggedized fielded products. Experience with military hardware a plus.

3D CAD proficiency (any platform) and ability to understand and apply GD&T to create high quality engineering drawings.

Experience with production processes, including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing and 3D printing to inform design for manufacturability.

BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in NX/Teamcenter for design, production release, and change management.

M.Eng, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience developing ruggedized electromechanical assemblies from concept to low-rate production for automotive, space, or military applications.

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

Salary

$146,000 — $194,000 USD

Benefits

Anduril offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including health coverage and other programs. Salary is base pay; equity and other components vary by offer.

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Worksite address

irvine, CA, 92713, US

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