Senior Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will lead the mechanical development and transition to production of next generation infrared opto-mechanical systems. This includes owning hardware from concept to use and developing infrared sensors.

What you will do

• Own hardware from concept generation to real-world use
• Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors
• Utilize first principles physics for decisions
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers
• Contribute to the development of new optical systems
• Define top-level system architecture trades
• Execute opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical designs
• Mentor junior engineers, lead small teams, and manage projects/budgets

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME), or MS with 8 plus years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing
• Excellent leadership/communication
• Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project
• Proficiency in various CAD tools
• Ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
• Strong skills in material selection, component sizing, system design, and troubleshooting
• Ability to navigate Change Control processes
• Understanding of thermal and structural analysis
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs
• Experience with machining and fabrication processes, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing

Nice to have

• Knowledge of optical system architecture
• Experience with complex optical system design, analysis, testing, and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Product Lifecycle Management Software
• Experience performing detailed analysis, including thermal-elastic & line-of-sight
• Experience with thermal management
• Preference for Siemens NX & Teamcenter experience
• Working knowledge of DFMA

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 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 Imaging business line designs and builds state-of-the-art imaging systems.