Mechanical Engineer, Support System

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.Job DescriptionAnduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, specializing in Support System Testing to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.You will design, build and test novel, first-of-type Support System Ground Servicing Equipment (GSE), including launch and recovery systems, storage and transportation equipment, fueling and charging accessories and Mission System handling devices. All of this in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.WHAT YOU’LL DOOwn the Mechanical Design of new Support System Equipment right from hardware evaluation for down-selection and prototyping of GSE to customer facing demonstration of complete evolved Support SystemsProvide input into and develop, review, and execute right-sized test plans for Support System Equipment test activities, efficiently capturing and reporting learningsDesign and use full-scale representative Vehicle System elements and mock-ups to evaluate and evolve Support System Equipment and Vehicle System configurationDraft Standard Operating Procedures for Support System evolutions across a diverse range of Operational environments (austere to established)Provide robust feedback to Vehicle, Mission and Support System Design Engineering teams as to usability considerations in the fieldUse disciplined Engineering Design practices to mitigate hazards associated with Support System Equipment and develop/implement solid procedural controls for any remaining hazardsIdentify land and maritime test environments, including facilities and equipmentImplement and maintain processes for configuration control of development assetsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or aviation related technical discipline3+ years of experience in Aviation, Aerospace or product development/design environments including test and evaluationBackground in land and maritime operational environments, performing logistics and maintenance activities for fielded systemsExperience with high voltage systems/batteries and/or hybrid powertrains desirableDemonstrated competence in hazard assessment and risk mitigation (MIL-STD-882E and similar)Strong bias for action and extremely high ownership in fast paced environmentTrade or Mechanic qualifications considered highly advantageousDefense Industry or Military Service background highly desirableA sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative cultureEligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or AustraliaUS Salary Range$129,000—$171,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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