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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.\nAnduril 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. 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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. \nABOUT THE ROLE \nAnduril is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in electromechanical packaging and sensor integration to design, test, and scale mission-critical hardware across our autonomous air, sea, ground, and strike platforms. \nWHAT YOU’LL DO \nOwnenclosures, sensor integration, and electromechanical assemblies from requirements definition, hand calculations, and conceptual design through prototyping, testing, and volume manufacturing. \nCreate high-fidelity 3D models and fully defined 2D drawing packages \nDesign parts across diverse fabrication processes including designs for injection/other molding, precision 3/5-axis CNC machining, complex weldments, sheet metal, composite layups, and structural adhesive bonding. \nApply first-principles engineering and FEA/hand calculations to validate structural, thermal, and vibrational performance under harsh operational and environmental conditions. \nPerform 1D/3D tolerance stacks, DFMEAs, and tool-access assessments early in development to de-risk production bottlenecks and scale throughput. \nBuild physical prototypes, author detailed test plans, and run functional testing (environmental, dynamic, bench-top, or live arena/range tests depending on track). \nCollaborate with Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Test teams, as well as external suppliers, to solve urgent hardware bottlenecks. \nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS \nBachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline. \n4+ years of professional mechanical design experience taking physical hardware from initial concept through fabrication and functional test or LRIP. \nProficiency in parametric 3D CAD (NX preferred, SolidWorks, or Creo) and modern PLM/PDM environments (e.g., Teamcenter). \nWorking knowledge of engineering drawings and practical application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis. \nHands-on prototyping and fabrication experience, including root-cause analysis of manufacturing and hardware defects. \nProfessional experience applying statics, dynamics, material selection, heat transfer, and structural mechanics to hardware design problems. \nExperience designing hardware with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) in mind for future volume production (e.g., fast-paced automotive, robotics, aerospace, or marine environments). \nExperience designing tightly integrated electromechanical systems (dense PCBA packaging, active/passive thermal management, RF/EMI shielding, harness routing, and environmental sealing / IP ratings). \nPrior experience in defense, maritime, optics, automotive, or other highly regulated hardware development environments. \nEligible for U.S. Security Clearance (DoD Secret, Top Secret, or DOE Q) \nUp to 15% travel \nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS \nProficiency with FEA tools (Abaqus, ANSYS, or equivalent) for structural, thermal, or dynamic analysis. \nDeep expertise in tooling design, high-volume injection molding, robotic/manual weldment design, structural bonding, or building visual standard operating procedures (SOPs). \nFamiliarity with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer) or basic PCB design / schematic review. \nUS Salary Range\n$146,000—$194,000 USD\nThe 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: \nBenefits\nAt 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.\nProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams\nAnduril 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.\nTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:\nNo 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.\n\nPlease always verify communications:Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.\nVia Agency Partner: 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 . \n\nExercise Caution with Unsolicited 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.\n\nWhat to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.\n\nData Privacy\nTo view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. \nBy 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. 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