Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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 overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.
• 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.
• Spearhead design reviews conduct analysis build prototypes and design and implement hardware test plans.
• Lead 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.
• 10 years in a technical engineering role in a professional aerospace setting with demonstrated track record of successful stakeholder management consensus building and successful project delivery.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter and strong proficiency in CAD software with specific emphasis on rapid concepting and iteration of novel designs.
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles including fundamental mechanics of composite and metallic materials design analysis testing and fabrication.
• Deep 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.
  • Experience in metrology verification methods and equipment used for aircraft assembly fixturing and part fabrication.
  • Demonstrated passion for aviation aerospace and/or unmanned systems.
  • Familiarity with running structural development testing.
  • Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.

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:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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