Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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Similar $191k
This role $170k
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This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$231,462 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Mechanical Engineering

As a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering, you will join the mechanical engineering team to lead a group of engineers in developing ruggedized products and scaling legacy designs for full-rate production. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of subsystems and line replaceable units, from requirements derivation and 3D CAD design through manufacturing transition. Your daily work involves managing technical execution, mentoring staff, and ensuring engineering rigor during design reviews and hardware testing to ensure reliability in harsh environments. The role requires proficiency in GD&T, experience with production processes like machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing, and 3D printing. You will solve complex problems involving the integration of electronic components such as motors, sensors, and radars into mechanical designs for military applications to ensure high-quality performance across various hardware systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of a family of systems from initial concept through full production.
  • Manage and mentor a team of 5-6 mechanical engineers to drive technical execution.
  • Oversee full-cycle subsystem and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development including requirements, design, and testing.
  • Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing for harsh environments.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and reliability partners to ensure high-quality production documentation.
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations for internal and external customers as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 6+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience in a professional setting.
  • Experience in engineering management.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD and applying GD&T to create high-quality engineering drawings.
  • Experience with production processes including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing, and 3D printing.
  • Proven experience transitioning products from concepts into ruggedized fielded products.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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