Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: today

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This role $170k

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Manufacturing team, you will design intricate mechanical assemblies for PCBA and product-level test systems, ensuring tight tolerances and seamless integration with pneumatic and manual actuation. You’ll collaborate closely with rapid fabrication teams and third-party suppliers to source equipment and work alongside software and electrical engineers to develop complex electromechanical systems. Your expertise in DFM/DFT will guide product design teams, while your proficiency in FEA tools will enable advanced analysis. The role requires extensive experience with professional CAD design tools like NX and SolidWorks, familiarity with electronics test equipment, and knowledge of PLM systems. This position demands a deep understanding of mechanical systems testing and the ability to obtain US DoD clearance, contributing to large-scale manufacturing solutions for air, land, and sea applications.

Skills

CAD NX Solidworks PCBA PLM FEA DFM DFT Load cells Strain gauges Multimeters Thermal testing Vibration testing

What you'll do

Design complex mechanical assemblies for PCBA and product level test systems.
Work with rapid fabrication teams to source equipment for manufacturing test systems.
Integrate DFM/DFT requirements into product designs to enhance manufacturability.
Develop electromechanical systems within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with software and electrical engineers.
Conduct complex analysis using FEA tools to ensure mechanical integrity of assemblies.

What we're looking for

8+ years of relevant industry experience with product designs going to manufacturing.
Expert capability in at least one Mechanical Design package (e.g., CAD).
Experience working with contract manufacturers, in-house fabrication, and prototyping processes.
Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as load cells, strain gauges, multimeters.
Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance.
Knowledge of Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems.

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