Anduril Industries Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Anduril Industries leading new warhead designs from prototype to production. This role focuses on mechanical design, platform integration, modeling, simulation, and performance testing.
Responsibilities
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 YOU'LL 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 from initial concept through prototype, testing, qualification, and transition to production—delivering capabilities at unprecedented speed.
Shape Mission Outcomes Through Engineering Excellence: Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to systems where performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety converge to determine success in the field.
Qualification
BS or higher degree in mechanicalActive U$166
Required
BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
5-10+ years' experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, analyze, and test new design concepts.
Proficiency creating complex mechanical designs and drawings using CAD/PLM tools such as NX and Teamcenter.
Experience executing tests to verify and validate designs meet system objectives and requirements.
Experience preparing engineering documentation (specifications, test procedures, technical reports, technical data packages).
Ability to travel as required for testing (surges up to 25%).
Passion for defending the United States and her allies.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an 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 test new design concepts.
Experience in design and testing of ordnance/munitions systems.
Preferred
Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top Secret, or DOE L or Q).
Experience scaling mechanical components to production volumes.
Experience with DoD Weapons Safety Boards.
$166,000—$220,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: