Senior Mechanical Engineer, Surveillance Tower

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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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, Surveillance Tower

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Anduril’s Maneuver Subdivision, you will lead the design and development of ruggedized surveillance towers from concept to production, ensuring they can operate in extreme environments. Your responsibilities include conducting design reviews, executing hardware test plans, building prototypes, and coordinating with internal teams to transition designs into full-rate production. You should have 6+ years of professional experience in mechanical or electromechanical design, proficiency in 3D CAD software, and a background in projects like Formula SAE or Baja SAE. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, experience in ruggedized product development for automotive, space, or military applications, and the ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs. This role demands expertise in production processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing, and 3D printing to ensure design for manufacturability.

What you'll do

  • Own ruggedized hardware design from concept to production under tight deadlines.
  • Lead design reviews and execute hardware test plans for product reliability.
  • Build prototypes of complex electromechanical systems for extreme environments.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to transition successful designs into production.
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations for internal and external customers.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience in a professional setting.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping and scaling designs to production-ready status.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software and ability to apply GD&T for engineering drawings.
  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
  • Secret security clearance necessary.
  • Preferred: Advanced degree (M.Eng, MS, PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

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