Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage. We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design and development advanced complex opto -mechanical and structural and electronics packing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, development, analysis, and manufacturing tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision space structures and mechanisms in a program team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors.
• Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical imaging systems
• Develop and perform testing to show proof-of-design and/or qualification of new designs.
• Utilize first principles physics as a basis for all decisions.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Execute in-depth and rigorous opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical designs.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME), or MS with 5 plus years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing, and excellent leadership/communication
• Prior or current experience with spaceflight imaging applications, especially related to optical systems
• Proficiency in various CAD tools and openness to using new software, with the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards.
• Experience in working with engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases
• Strong skills in material selection, finishing, component sizing, system design, and troubleshooting.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
• Experience with machining and fabrication processes, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.
• Ability to produce detailed drawings meeting industry standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5 GD&T) and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to drive projects from concept to completion
• Excellent written and verbal skills for documentation, presentations, and collaboration.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Requirements

• Experience with complex optical system design, analysis, testing, and implementation.
• Experience in design of space-based mechanical structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging along with engineering drawing development.
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis for mechanical designs as well as GD&T.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).
• Experience with thermal management.
• Preference for Siemens NX & Teamcenter experience.
• Working knowledge of DFMA.
• US Salary Range
• $129,000 - $171,000 USD
• 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 m

Benefits

Additional Information

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.

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