Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries•Atlanta, GA

8h•$85,000 - $112,000

About The Position

The mechanical engineer position is responsible for the physical design of Anduril Atlanta unmanned aircraft and related hardware systems. Engineers in this role work closely and iteratively with an aircraft design to team optimize system designs to maximize performance against desired performance metrics. This work may include composite fuselage or flight surface design, internal structural components, drivetrain systems, launch systems, or payloads. The mechanical engineer is involved in all levels of product maturity; from initial concept, design, analysis, prototyping, flight testing, and manufacturing.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Familiarity with 3D Design (NX desired) and Structural Analysis fundamentals
Experience with common hand tools
Familiarity with machine shop tools such as a lathe, mill, etc.
Provide status reports and support documentation
US Person Status is required, as this position needs to access export-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

Component design and prototyping
Composites fabrication experience
System and sub-system design, modeling, and prototyping
Structural analysis with classical hand analysis techniques
Design for manufacturing and production
Production drawings applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tools (Teamcenter desired)

Responsibilities

Own complex mechanical designs for Anduril's drone products from concept to full rate production
Gather requirements and work through trade studies to determine the best solution
Perform structural analysis to develop, assess, and optimize designs
Lead design reviews and obtain buy-in from other cross-disciplinary partners
Build prototypes, define and execute hardware test plans, iterate on designs, summarize results and lessons learned
Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production
Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost
Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

Benefits

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.