Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold, powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime 3D command and control center. Anduril is pursuing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology for the military.

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

• Lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment, from initial concept through commissioning and deployment
• Design, build, and integrate fixtures and assembly tooling
• Design, build, and integrate EOAT for industrial robots and cobots
• Design and integrate safety guarding, light curtains, interlocks, and other safety-related mechanical components
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
• Select appropriate mechanical components, including bearings, linear motion systems, actuators, gearboxes, fasteners, etc
• Perform mechanical analysis, including stress, strain, and thermal analysis
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, controls engineers, and robotics engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems
• Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical designs
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, commissioning, and production rollout

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a significant focus on automation, machinery, or robotics
• Strong 3D CAD capability in NX or Solidworks
• Proficient 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of mechanical components commonly used in automation, such as linear actuators, rotary actuators, servo motors, VFDs, gears, bearings, pneumatics, etc
• Experience with fabrication processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a significant focus on automation, machinery, or robotics
• Strong understanding of mechanical components commonly used in automation, such as linear actuators, rotary actuators, servo motors, VFDs, gears, bearings, pneumatics, etc
• Strong ability to perform mechanical calculations (statics, dynamics, material selection, etc.)
• Experience performing FEA
• Strong 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD

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 offers may vary based on 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. 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. UK & AUS roles — we cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE roles — an annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Additional Benefits: Income protection (life and disability insurance), generous PTO with a holiday hiatus in December, caregiver and wellness leave, family planning and parenting support (fertility treatments, adoption, gestational carriers), mental health resources (24/7 therapy and life coaching), professional development (annual reimbursement), commuter benefits, relocation assistance as eligible.
• Retirement Savings Plan: US roles — Traditional 401(k), Roth, and mega backdoor options; UK & IE roles — pension with employer match; AUS roles — superannuation.

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