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Anduril Industries
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Test Fixtures
Job Description
Job Requirements Costa Mesa, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $146,000 - $194,000 Job Description 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 TEAM
The Maneuver Dominance team is building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft built to fight alongside crewed combat aviation to deliver overwhelming mass effects deep beyond the front lines. The team in London builds the Mission System and the autonomy that makes aircraft like Thunder work. Autonomy is only as good as the link that carries it. Thunder is a compact airframe with weapons, sensors and radios competing for the same antenna real estate, flying low and in formation, in a spectrum that is actively contested. That is the problem you would own.ABOUT THE JOB WHAT YOU'LL DO
Rapid design, fabrication and build of test fixtures or surrogate aircraft systems for the purposes of ground test validation. Ability to quickly prototype and assist with fabrication/ assembly of the test systems. Diligent self starter who will work with purchasing, vendors, assembly techs, and the test team chase loose ends down for prototyping projects. Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems. Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical, software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system. Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans. Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards. Cultivate a vibrant, positive, dedicated, high-energy, educational, and enjoyable community environment. Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed Travel to test sites and vendors as neededREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings) A minimum of 7+ years of experience in a professional technical engineering position (non-internship) Proven CAD skills (Any platform, but NX preferred) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards. Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanismsMATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE
experience Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, etc.) Rapid prototyping background (structures/electronics/software) & 3D printing knowledge Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering) BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills. Ability to travel 25% with potential surges above 25% Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in NX/Teamcenter Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.) Solid understanding and application of GD&T Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware Familiarity with designing for rugged environments Understanding ofMIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810G
Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc. 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: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits . Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:No Financial Requests:
Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.Please always verify communications:
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If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution withUnsolicited Outreach:
If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What toDo If You Suspect Fraud:
Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ . By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Anduril Industries? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Create alert group id:
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A Mechanical Testing Engineer designs and runs verification methods, test reports, and assists with troubleshooting for mechanical engineering projects.
$114,969 / year median in California
+5% projected growth