Senior Mechanical Engineer, Anduril Industries

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in opto-mechanical design, with a focus on enhancing detection capabilities for various applications
• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME), or MS with 8 plus years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing, and excellent leadership/communicationExperience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project
• Experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing
• Proficiency in CAD (any platform) with the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
• Understanding of thermal and structural analysis
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.)
• Experience with motion control, bearing, motor, and material selections
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Desirable

• We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design and development of advanced detection systems utilizing LIDAR technology
• Own hardware from concept generation to real-world use
• Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors specifically for detection applications
• Utilize first principles physics as a basis for all decisions
• Lead system integration activities into LIDAR and detection platforms including various vehicles
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Contribute to the development of new optical systems by assisting in design and implementation efforts
• Define top-level system architecture trades to develop optimal system designs
• Execute in-depth and rigorous opto-mechanical designs
• Travel to test sites as needed