Mechanical Engineer, Support System

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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This role $150k
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This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $115,812–$171,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $144k 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.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer, Support System

Mechanical Engineer, Support System Joining the Omen team, you will design, build, and test first-of-type Ground Servicing Equipment for a hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle. Your daily responsibilities include owning the mechanical design of support systems from initial hardware evaluation through prototyping to final customer demonstration. You will develop and execute test plans, create mock-ups to evaluate system configurations, draft standard operating procedures for diverse environments, and perform hazard assessments using standards like MIL-STD-882E. The role requires expertise in aviation or aerospace engineering, with specific experience in land and maritime logistics, maintenance of fielded systems, and high voltage batteries or hybrid powertrains. You will solve critical infrastructure challenges by developing launch, recovery, storage, transportation, fueling, and charging accessories for a runway-independent aircraft designed to operate across defense and civilian domains in both austere and established environments.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and prototype ground servicing equipment including launch systems, storage units, and fueling accessories.
  • Develop and execute test plans for support system equipment while capturing and reporting technical findings.
  • Create full-scale mock-ups of vehicle components to evaluate and improve system configurations.
  • Draft standard operating procedures for equipment use across diverse land and maritime environments.
  • Provide feedback to engineering teams regarding field usability and practical operational requirements.
  • Mitigate hazards associated with support equipment using disciplined engineering practices and procedural controls.
  • Identify and secure appropriate land and maritime test sites, facilities, and necessary equipment.
  • Maintain configuration control processes for all development assets.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or an aviation related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in Aviation, Aerospace, or product development/design environments including test and evaluation.
  • Experience performing logistics and maintenance activities for fielded systems in land and maritime operational environments.
  • Demonstrated competence in hazard assessment and risk mitigation (MIL-STD-882E and similar).
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia.
  • Experience with high voltage systems/batteries and/or hybrid powertrains (preferred).
  • Trade or Mechanic qualifications considered highly advantageous (preferred).
  • Defense Industry or Military Service background highly desirable (preferred).

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