UAV Mechanical Engineer

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Anduril is a defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in the life-and-death situations. We've assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense!WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Own hardware from concept generation to real world use
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as neededREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • 5+ years of mechanical experience in a professional experience
  • CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
  • Experience developing vehicle drivetrain system components
  • High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
  • BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
    • Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.)
    • Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing
    • Experience with aircraft development and testAs an employee at a growing startup you will be given broad leeway to solve problems with the resources needed to win! Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we'd love to hear from you!

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