Senior Body Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will own the Body subsystem for a maritime autonomous vehicle. This includes structural, hydrodynamic, propulsion, buoyancy, and actuation design from concept through production.

What you will do

• Own the Body subsystem architecture: structure, propulsion, buoyancy, actuation, and mechanical interoperability
• Drive structural analysis and design of the vehicle hull and primary structure for full-ocean-depth operation
• Drive propulsion system design including thrusters, fairings, and hydrodynamic optimization
• Own buoyancy and trim system design, both passive and active
• Develop actuation and control hardware for vehicle maneuvering
• Define mechanical interfaces between body subsystem and other vehicle systems
• Manage subsystem schedule and cost performance across prototype, LRIP, and FRP phases
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers across body subsystem disciplines
• Drive design-for-manufacturability in coordination with Production
• Represent the body subsystem in technical and customer meetings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical or structural design for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems
• Experience taking mechanical or structural systems through full product development cycles
• Demonstrated experience with structural analysis, hydrodynamics, or propulsion system design
• Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous underwater or surface vehicles
• Working knowledge of naval architecture principles (stability, buoyancy, resistance)
• Experience with composite structures, pressure vessels, or marine materials
• Familiarity with FEA and CFD tools
• Experience in defense or maritime robotics

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to 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. Its Maritime Division is building America's next decisive advantage at sea.