Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary
Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team in our London office. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces.
Here you will work on core product development for unmanned rotorcraft and complex systems including but not limited to design and development of a novel payload carriage and release system analysis and testing of the system and its tooling design. The ideal candidate would be practical hands-on and a self starter with high growth potential.
- Own and drive the physical design of the payload carriage and release for a novel aircraft type.
- Participate in technical efforts to define requirements propose possible solutions and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems. This will involve close collaboration with partner organizations in both the UK and US.
- Work in close partnership with other disciplines internal to Anduril to ensure the electrical actuation and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable flexible cost-effective system.
- Participate in design reviews conduct analysis build prototypes and implement hardware test plans.
- Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools templates processes and standards.
- Cultivate a vibrant positive dedicated and educational collaborative work environment.
- Travel to test sites and vendors to support critical hardware demonstrations and development test activities as needed.
- BEng BSc MEng MSc or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent work experience.
- 5 years in a technical engineering role in a professional aerospace setting with demonstrated track record of technical excellence design creativity collaboration and consensus building and successful product delivery.
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter and proficiency in CAD software with specific emphasis on rapid concepting and iteration of novel designs.
- Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge in core engineering principles including fundamental mechanics of composite and metallic materials design analysis testing and fabrication.
- Understanding of load paths design practices and hand calculations to design robust structurally efficient assemblies.
- An excellent communicator experienced in report writing and the development and delivery of presentations across a range of settings.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.K. security clearance.
- Experience with design and development of payload carriage and release systems.
- Experience in systems integration during airframe assembly particularly focusing on mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated passion for aviation aerospace and/or unmanned systems.
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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