Mechanical Engineer, Drones
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
- Own complex mechanical subsystems for Andurils drone products from concept to full rate production
- Gather requirements and work through trade studies to determine the best solution
- Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop assess and optimize designs
- Lead design reviews and obtain buy-in from other cross-disciplinary partners
- Build prototypes define and execute hardware test plans iterate on designs summarize results and lessons learned
- Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production
- Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed mass manufacturability and cost
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
- Travel to test sites and vendors as needed
- 2 years of mechanical/design experience in a professional setting
- Demonstrated ownership of a product from concept through production
- CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
- Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining shop tools welding soldering)
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures fluids thermal and mechanisms
- Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
- Ability to summarize technical content in a cohesive way to help inform and shape future requirements
- BS or MS in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
- Experience in Solidworks or NX and PLM systems
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T
- Advanced designing skills for CNC machining composites sheet metal injection molding PCBA integration
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
- Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
- Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
- Experience with Formula SAE Baja SAE Design Build Fly etc.
US Salary Range
$98000 - $130000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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