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Senior Mechanical Engineer: Mechanisms, Space

2 months, 2 weeks ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Hardware Engineer
IoT and Embedded Systems
Arduino C++ MATLAB Prototyping Python Raspberry Pi
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Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised
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Description

  • Create optical mechanisms such as focus systems, shutters, and filter wheels for space payloads.
  • Review literature and parallel applications to inform architecture and component selection.
  • Run hand calculations to size actuators and other components.
  • Select, procure, and rigorously test actuators and sensors for environmental and accelerated life conditions.
  • Architect test plans, oversee test setup development, characterize performance, and report findings to support integration decisions.
  • Own hardware design from concept through launch while managing design maturity across the program.
  • Use first principles to simplify designs and guide technical decisions.
  • Communicate tradeoffs in system architecture related to mechanism design and performance.
  • Lead subsystem design reviews and provide clear status updates on timeline and technical progress.
  • Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful designs into flight hardware and low-rate production.
  • Create technical documentation including presentations, test plans and reports, procedures, drawings, and specifications.
  • Mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

  • BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science.
  • Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • 5+ years of mechanism design experience with space hardware and a demonstrated track record of fielding flight hardware.
  • Mechatronics experience, including reviewing datasheets, selecting components, interfacing with actuators and sensors, prototyping control loops, and integrating into mechanical/electrical assemblies.
  • Coding experience in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for analytical models and data acquisition/automation.
  • Experience using microcontrollers for prototyping such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with high-reliability design, athermalization, and vibration/shock resistance.
  • Experience with mechanical alignments, kinematic mounting, and qualification test campaigns.
  • Excellent attention to detail, with a highly motivated, self-starting, and autonomous work style.
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to define scope and requirements for ambiguous problems.
  • Hands-on technical project experience, including academic, extracurricular, or personal projects.
  • Experience in related industries is preferred.
  • Structural or thermal testing experience is preferred.
  • CAD proficiency and ability to create engineering drawings meeting industry standards is preferred.
  • Hands-on fabrication and assembly skills with hand tools, mill, lathe, or similar equipment are preferred.
  • Strong fundamentals in optics, heat transfer, statics, solid mechanics, and materials are preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $146,000 to $194,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at little to no cost for U.S. roles.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Highly competitive PTO with a holiday hiatus in December.
  • Caregiver and wellness leave for family care, new baby bonding, or personal medical needs.
  • Family planning and parenting support, including fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage.
  • Free 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support.
  • Annual professional development reimbursement.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits, relocation assistance depending on eligibility, and retirement savings options such as 401(k), Roth, after-tax, pension match, or superannuation depending on region.

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