Mechanical Engineer, ThunderActive$198K

The opportunity

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S.

What you'll do

  • 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.

What they're looking for

  • 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.