Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

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Costa Mesa, CA
In-Office
146K-194K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
Design and develop mechanical assemblies for manufacturing test systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while integrating product design and testing.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Manufacturing organization, you will design complex mechanical assemblies for PCBA and product level test systems. You will be designing fixtures with tight tolerances and pneumatic / manually actuated assemblies. You will need experience with surfaces to mate supports, jigs, and clamps to our shipping products. You will steer product design teams though your expertise of DFM / DFT, and enable complex analysis with FEA tools. The team will build and source large electromechanical fixtures for manufacturing test systems, your CAD designs, system level architecture, and experience with sensors and actuators will help us rebuild the arsenal.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Build things that test things. Design mechanical assemblies using professional CAD design tools.
  • Work with rapid fabrication teams or 3rd party suppliers to source equipment.
  • Integrate your designs into Anduril’s PDM systems. You will follow the same process for component design and release that our product design teams use.
  • Work with design teams to integrate mechanical DFM / DFT requirements into our products.
  • Develop complex electromechanical systems within a multidisciplinary group. You will work directly with software and electrical engineers, solving problems to manufacture and test products in air, land and sea
  • Generate test work instructions that can be easily followed by technician team in MES. Train technicians on equipment use as required.
  • Determine root cause of product failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions (RCCA).
  • Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements based on test outcomes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on product designs that have gone to manufacturing.
  • Expert capability with (at least one) Mechanical Design package(s).
  • Experience with contract manufacturers, in-house fabrication, and prototyping process.
  • Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as load cells, strain gauges, multimeters, etc.
  • Strong root cause analysis skills of non-conforming hardware.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems.
  • Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Pursuing a Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Familiarity with NX and Solidworks CAD design packages.
  • Experience with PCBA test fixturing design.
  • Experience working alongside Industrial Design or Product Design teams (surfacing, ergonomics, etc.)
  • Experience with mechanical systems related test (Thermal, Vibration, etc.)
  • Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
US Salary Range
$146,000$194,000 USD

 

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

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