Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
McHenry, MS
Salary
$126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $146k
$118k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $145,375–$189,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $168k 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 1993 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1806 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anduril's Production Engineering Team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of critical production tooling for advanced solid rocket motors. This role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of specialized manufacturing equipment, from concept through full-scale production, ensuring robustness and efficiency in high-rate manufacturing environments. The engineer will use advanced CAD software, conduct engineering analysis, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage fabrication and quality control. Essential skills include proficiency in 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks or Siemens NX, experience with FEA for design validation, and a deep understanding of DFM and DFA principles. Ideal candidates have expertise in manufacturing processes specific to solid rocket motors and a background in the aerospace or defense industry, ensuring they can tackle complex challenges in high-reliability systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead the lifecycle of specialized manufacturing tooling for solid rocket motors.
  • Design robust and repeatable tooling using advanced CAD software and engineering analysis.
  • Oversee prototyping, fabrication, assembly, testing, and iterative design improvements.
  • Create comprehensive documentation packages and work instructions for production release.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to define requirements and troubleshoot issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, focusing on manufacturing or production engineering.
  • Proven track record of owning mechanical design projects from concept to full production release.
  • Direct experience designing and implementing production-grade manufacturing tooling.
  • Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software and FEA for mechanical analysis.
  • Strong understanding and application of DFM and DFA principles to both product and tooling designs.
  • Deep knowledge of various manufacturing processes and their application in tooling design.

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