Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
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Description For Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries, a cutting-edge defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, Australia. This role is crucial in developing unmanned systems for subsurface and other domains, leveraging unsupervised autonomy for long-endurance, multi-mission capabilities. The ideal candidate will have broad experience in mechanical engineering, with the ability to rapidly develop expertise in new domains.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Anduril, you'll be responsible for the physical design, prototyping, and fabrication of robotic systems. You'll act as a subject matter expert in areas such as motor and actuator selection, transmission design, and system integration. The role involves designing and performing structural analyses, building complex mechanisms, and implementing integrated systems that push the boundaries of current technology.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with professional experience in mechanical or mechatronics engineering. The ability to work holistically on complex robotic systems and act as a technical contributor for subsystems is crucial. You should be capable of engaging with stakeholders, defining requirements, and managing roadmaps.

Anduril offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, generous leave policies, and professional development opportunities. The company culture emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and making a real-world impact in defense technology. If you're passionate about transforming military capabilities with advanced technology and want to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, this role at Anduril could be your next career move.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Own the physical design, prototyping and fabrication of robotic systems
  • Act as a subject matter expert for areas of expertise
  • Design and perform structural, modal and dynamic analyses on critical mechanical systems
  • Design, prototype, and build complex mechanisms and actuated mechanical systems
  • Design and implement integrated systems
  • Contribute to the design and development of technology components across Anduril
  • Contribute to the design, implementation and execution of development processes
  • Support vehicle and payload manufacturing, testing and deployment
  • Travel to co-locate with end-users, vendors, or the integration and test team up to 20% of the time
  • Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team

Requirements For Senior Mechanical Engineer

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  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Professional experience working as a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer
  • Capacity to work holistically on complex robotic systems
  • Capacity to act as the technical contributor for a complex subsystem
  • Capacity to learn and grow individually, building team cohesion and capacity
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance

Benefits For Senior Mechanical Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Commuter Benefits
  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents)
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily Meals and Provisions
  • Company-funded commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles only)

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