Staff Mechanical Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / 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 · Staff Mechanical Engineer, Omen

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As a Staff 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. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance meets stringent specifications. You will leverage your deep understanding of load paths and hand calculations to create robust designs, using CAD software like NX for complex fixturing and tooling. Additionally, you will oversee the full life cycle development of assembly tools from design through implementation, ensuring high-performance manufacturing processes for both composite and metallic parts. This position requires a minimum of 12 years in technical engineering roles, with expertise in airframe assembly and systems integration, as well as secret security clearance.

Skills

NX CAD composite manufacturing metallic part machining fastening joining fuel sealing metrology verification structural development testing

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 using 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 specifications for composite and metallic parts.
Integrate various subsystems across the Omen program to support overall system performance standards.

What we're looking for

At least 12 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 from concept to production.

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