Senior Mechanical Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer, Omen

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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Anduril’s Omen team in Costa Mesa, you will lead the mechanical design of a new air vehicle from concept to low-rate production, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities include designing and integrating various subsystems, supporting testing efforts, and ensuring system performance meets specifications. You must have extensive experience in technical engineering roles, proficiency in CAD software like NX for complex fixturing and tooling design, and expertise in high-performance airframe manufacturing processes. Additionally, hands-on experience with assembly fixturing and tooling development is essential, along with a secret security clearance. Ideal candidates also bring broad leadership experience in composite and metallic airframe manufacturing and systems integration during assembly.

Skills

NX CAD composite manufacturing metallic part machining fastening joining fuel sealing assembly fixturing metrology verification

What you'll do

Own and drive the mechanical design of a new air vehicle from concept to low-rate production.
Design robust, structurally efficient assemblies with deep understanding of load paths and hand calculations.
Support assembly fixturing and tooling full life cycle development through procurement and implementation.
Ensure high-performance airframe manufacturing processes meet required standards for composite and metallic parts.
Integrate various subsystems across the Omen program to support overall system performance.

What we're looking for

At least 8 years of experience in a technical engineering role.
Proficient in CAD software, preferably Siemens NX, for complex designs.
Expertise in high-performance airframe manufacturing and assembly processes.
Hands-on experience with tooling full life cycle development and implementation.
Deep understanding of load paths and design practices for robust assemblies.
Secret security clearance required.
Experience supporting assembly fixturing and tooling through all stages.

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