Mechanical Engineer, High Speed Missiles

The role

You will design, develop, and integrate hardware for high-speed air vehicles. You will own the full design lifecycle from concept to deployment using first principles of physics.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and integrate hardware for high-speed air vehicles
• Own full design lifecycles from initial concept to real-world deployment
• Apply first principles of physics to guide all decisions and design processes
• Lead design reviews, conduct analyses, visit vendors, and execute hardware test plans
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in advanced air vehicle programs
• Familiarity with hypersonic missile systems and military standards
• Hands-on experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into high-speed air vehicles
• Proficiency in designing mechanical parts using CAD software
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal work, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and composite lamination
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience using Siemens NX and Teamcenter software
• Expertise in air vehicle subsystem layouts, architectural trade studies, and vendor data evaluations
• An active DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Proficiency in advanced engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and/or electrical domains

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. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.