Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs
Anduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Anduril Industries is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative team dedicated to transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. In this role, you will be responsible for generating conceptual design layouts for new hardware, focusing on upgrades and new mission types using CAD software. You will create detailed production drawings utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and perform tolerance stackup analysis to ensure precision in manufacturing. Collaboration is key, as you will interface with both vendor and in-house fabrication and assembly teams during the design and prototype hardware builds, ensuring that all producibility lessons learned are incorporated into design changes and drawing revisions. Your responsibilities will also include designing and testing composite structures, machined components, and propulsion fluid systems, as well as updating drawings to support manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for configuration management at the system or subsystem level, ensuring that all components meet the required specifications and standards. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where products are manufactured rapidly. As a Mechanical Engineer at Anduril, you will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge military technology, contributing to the mission of enhancing U.S. and allied military capabilities. Your work will directly impact the design and functionality of advanced defense systems, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering and technology.
Responsibilities
- Generate conceptual design layouts for new hardware for upgrades and new mission types using CAD.
- Generate detailed production drawings using GD&T and perform tolerance stackup analysis.
- Interface with vendor or in-house fabrication and assembly teams during design and prototype hardware builds.
- Incorporate any producibility lessons learned by design change and drawing revision.
- Design and test composite structures, machined components, and propulsion fluid systems.
- Update drawings to support manufacturing.
- Responsible for configuration management at the system or subsystem level.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience with detailed mechanical systems from cradle to grave, including structures, mechanisms, fluid systems, and electromechanical systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g. Unigraphics, Solidworks, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment where products are manufactured.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong hands-on technical skills - both professional and hobby.
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T.
- Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) by adding functionality and/or playing the role of 'subject matter expert' for the team/company.
- Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
- Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together.
- Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Benefits
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: 100% covered for employees and 90% for dependents.
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) fully covered for UK roles.
- Private health plan through Bupa fully subsidized for AUS roles.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered.
- Generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
- Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching.
- Professional development stipend available to all employees.
- Daily meals and provisions including breakfast and lunch.
- Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
- Relocation assistance depending on role eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan available for US roles.
