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Staff Mechanical Engineer, Space

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, California, United States
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Staff Mechanical Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer for its Space team, focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The role involves hardware design, prototyping, and system architecture for space missions, contributing to national defense through innovative engineering solutions.

Qualification

  • BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science.
  • Experience in hands-on technical projects, either in collegiate teams or professional settings.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings.
  • Strong understanding of system architecture and design considerations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and lead design reviews.

Responsibility

  • Own hardware design from concept generation to launch, including CAD, hand calculations, and prototypes.
  • Use first principles for decision-making and seek opportunities to simplify designs.
  • Communicate pros and cons of system architecture regarding design and packaging considerations.
  • Lead subsystem design reviews and present status to team members, ensuring clarity on timelines and technical status.
  • Act as the Responsible Engineer for subsystems, conducting analysis, vendor visits, and executing hardware test plans.
  • Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful designs to flight hardware and low-rate production.
  • Travel to test sites and vendors as needed for project execution.
  • Create technical documentation including slide packages, test plans, reports, procedures, and engineering drawings.

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