Staff Mechanical Engineer, Omen

The role

You will own and drive the mechanical design of a new air vehicle from concept to low rate production. You will design and support the integration of various subsystems for the Omen autonomous air vehicle.

What you will do

• Own and drive the mechanical design of a new air vehicle from initial concept to low rate production
• Lead technical efforts to define requirements and establish evaluation methodologies
• Partner with other disciplines to ensure reliable and cost-effective systems
• Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, and implement hardware test plans
• Contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards
• Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems for speed, mass, and cost
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Required qualifications

• Experience in an immersive technical project
• Minimum of 12+ years in a technical engineering role in a professional setting
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
• Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations
• Strong proficiency in CAD software
• Hands-on experience supporting assembly fixturing and tooling full life cycle development
• Expertise with high-performance airframe manufacturing and assembly processes
• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration
• Broad experience in leading tooling and manufacturing of composite and metallic airframes and parts
• Experience in systems integration during airframe assembly
• Experience in metrology verification methods and equipment
• Demonstrated passion for aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems through hands-on projects, certifications, or hobbies
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with running structural development testing
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.