Staff Mechanical Engineer, OmenActive$253K

Anduril is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Omen Team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform.

What you'll do

• Own and drive the mechanical design of a new air vehicle, overseeing the: process from initial concept to low rate production.

• Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions,: and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.

• Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical,: software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system.

• Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans.

• Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.

• Cultivate a vibrant, positive, dedicated, high-energy, educational, and enjoyable community environment.

What they're looking for

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter.
• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration.
• Broad experience in leading tooling and manufacturing of composite and metallic airframes and parts.
• Experience in systems integration during airframe assembly.
• Experience in metrology verification methods and equipment used for aircraft: assembly fixturing and part fabrication.
• Demonstrated passion for aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems through: hands-on projects, certifications, or hobbies.
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with running structural development testing.