Mechanical Engineer, Maritime Support Systems

Anduril • Quincy, MA

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About The Position

Anduril’s Maritime Division is developing software and hardware for autonomous maritime operations, including underwater and surface vehicles. The Mechanical Engineer will aid the technical development of a holistic support system for service, maintenance, deployment, launch, and recovery of the Copperhead family of vehicles. The role works closely with electrical and systems teams and customer representatives to support Copperhead missions in rugged environments, taking mechanical systems from concept through low-rate production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of mechanical design and testing experience in maritime, aerospace, or defense systems; maritime experience is preferred.
• Proven CAD skills and ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards.
• Hands-on fabrication skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Siemens NX experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting robotic and/or autonomous systems.
• Experience in defense, maritime, and/or aerospace domains.
• Finite element analysis experience with complex structural assemblies, including metal and composite structures.
• Experience across the product delivery lifecycle, including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver robust, unified, productized support systems for the Copperhead family of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), supporting deployment, recovery, operation, and maintenance.
• Develop mechanical solutions for launch and recovery mechanisms, handling gear, transportation and storage solutions, and testing equipment.
• Select, qualify, and manage vendors for commercial off-the-shelf components and outsourced support-system manufacturing or design.
• Own and drive mechanical systems and platform development from initial concept through low-rate production.
• Define requirements, propose solutions, and establish methods for evaluating and verifying support systems.
• Partner with other disciplines to ensure electrical, software, and mechanical systems form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system.
• Lead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype, and implement hardware test plans.
• Contribute to improving team tools, templates, processes, and standards.
• Cultivate a positive, dedicated, high-energy, educational, and enjoyable team community.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level