Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.
- Lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment, from initial concept through commissioning and handover
- Design, build, and integrate fixtures and assembly tooling
- Design, build, and integrate EOAT for industrial robots and cobots
- Design and integrate safety guarding, light curtains, interlocks, and other safety-related mechanical components
- Create detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
- Select appropriate mechanical components, including bearings, linear motion systems, actuators, gearboxes, fasteners, etc
- Perform mechanical analysis, including stress, strain, and thermal analysis
- Collaborate with electrical engineers, controls engineers, and robotics engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems
- Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical designs
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, commissioning, and production rollout
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a significant focus on automation, machinery, or robotics
- Strong 3D CAD capability in NX or Solidworks
- Strong 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD
- Strong understanding of mechanical components commonly used in automation, such as linear actuators, rotary actuators, servo motors, VFDs, gears, bearings, pneumatics, etc
- Strong ability to
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards and the mechanical implementation of safety systems.
- Ability to perform basic mechanical calculations and analyses (e.g., statics, dynamics, material selection).
- Experience with fabrication processes such as machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary automation team.
- 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
- Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
- Familiar with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, and AutoCAD
- TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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