Senior Mechanical Engineer Lethality
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Lethality team is a diverse multidisciplinary group with one common goal: to enable Anduril products to achieve decisive effects on target. The team brings over 100 years of combined experience designing analyzing manufacturing testing and fielding ordnance assemblies designed for complex operational environments.
Our engineers and technicians work closely with multiple business lines to provide core warhead and explosivesexpertisefor Anduril. This vertically integrated approach allows us to design and develop payload solutions directly alongside the delivery vehicle enabling Anduril toprovidethe warfighter operational capabilities faster than ever before.
The Lethality teamoperateswith a strong bias toward execution and a hands-on commitment to delivering on schedule. Team members are expected to take ownership work directly with vehicle teams collaborate across engineering and operations and rapidly turn technical concepts into reliable safe and performant systems that can be produced and deployed at scale
ABOUT THE JOB
Our warfighters need lethal systems capable of deterring our adversaries and defending our allies. The AndurilLethality Teamis looking for aSenior/Staff Mechanical Engineerwho is up for the challenge: lead new warhead designs from prototype to production at Anduril speed. This role is focused on warhead mechanical design platform integration modeling and simulation performance testing qualification assessment and transition to production.
Yes you heard that right! We want to pay you to blow stuff up!
This role is a strong fit for creative engineers who are willing to learn and want to take ownership in leading a program developing new mechanical designs from the ground up. We are a hands-on fast-paced team working on technically demanding systems where mechanical design and system safety have a direct impact on mission outcomes.
At the Senior level a background in warhead design is strongly preferred but notrequired. Strong mechanical concept development skills hands-on experience leading teams to develop complex systems and a continued desire to learn are the keys to being successful in this role.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Lead warhead and complex ordnance/munitions system designs from prototype to production.
- Develop mechanical designs drawings specifications test procedures technical reports and engineering documentation.
- Create high-fidelity prototype assemblies and assess performance through rigorous testing.
- Execute and manage arena ground flight and system-level testing of munitions products including high-speed video capture data analysis and design iteration based on results.
- Develop project plans program schedules design-of-experiments and coordinate safety protocols.
- Work with vendors suppliers and subcontractors supporting critical design prototype test and production efforts.
- Support the assembly and disassembly of explosive test articles and precision targets.
- Operate in a fast-paced environment where engineers learn quickly take ownership and execute with urgency.
- IMPACT YOULL HAVE
- Deliver Mission-Critical Defense Capabilities: Your warhead and munitions systems will directly enhance national security and protect those who serve on the front lines.
- Own End-to-End Product Development: Take full ownership of complex mechanical systems frominitialconcept through prototype testing qualification and transition to productiondelivering capabilities at unprecedented speed.
- Shape Mission Outcomes Through Engineering Excellence: Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to systems where performance reliability manufacturability and safety converge todeterminesuccess in the field.
- Solve Complex Problems Across Disciplines: Partner with analysis test safety manufacturing vehicle integration and operations teams to tackle engineering challenges that push the boundaries of defense technology.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or higher degree in mechanical aerospace or related engineering discipline.
- 5-10 years experience leading cross-functional teams to develop analyze and testnewdesignconcepts.
- Proficiencycreating complex mechanical designs and drawings using CAD/PLM tools such as NX and Teamcenter.
- Experience executing tests to verify andvalidatedesigns meet systemobjectivesand requirements.
- Experiencepreparing engineering documentation (specifications test procedures technical reports technical data packages).
- Ability to travel asrequiredfor testing (surges up to 25%).
- Passion for defending the United States and her allies.
- Eligible to obtain andmaintainan active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
- Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT STAFF LEVEL
- 10-15 years experience leading cross-functional teams to develop analyze and testnewdesignconcepts.
- Experience in design and testing of ordnance/munitions systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top Secret or DOE L or Q).
- Experience in design and testing of ordnance/munitions systems.
- Experience scaling mechanical components to production volumes.
- Experience with DoD Weapons Safety Boards.
US Salary Range
$166000 - $220000 USD
The 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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