Senior Mechanical Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries

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

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Anduril’s Omen team in Costa Mesa, you will lead the mechanical design and integration of subsystems for a new air vehicle, from concept to low-rate production. Your responsibilities include designing robust structural assemblies, supporting testing efforts, and ensuring system performance meets specifications. You must have extensive experience with CAD software like NX, expertise in high-performance airframe manufacturing processes, and hands-on experience with assembly fixturing and tooling development. The role requires a deep understanding of load paths and design practices, as well as proficiency in composite and metallic part machining and integration. Ideal candidates also bring broad leadership experience in tooling and manufacturing for composite and metallic airframes, systems integration during assembly, and metrology verification methods.

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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