About the Role
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineer Team, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance factory, equipment, and process execution. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about mechanical design and design for manufacturing, seeking continuous improvement opportunities and gaining broad experience within an advanced production environment.
Responsibilities
- Own the physical design, prototyping and fabrication of Production equipment.
- Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts.
- Perform detailed mechanical designs including 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation using NX whilst adhering to engineering standards.
- Select appropriate materials based on mechanical properties, environmental conditions, cost constraints, and manufacturing processes.
- Execute engineering calculations from first principles.
- Perform FEA simulations to validate structural and dynamic performance of mechanical components before prototyping.
- Use FEA results to optimize designs for weight, cost, and manufacturability (DFM).
- Design and develop mechanical test equipment including Factory Acceptance Testing in a submerged environment.
- Coordinate efforts to support the Production team with mechanical design of fixtures/equipment acting as a subject matter expert in DFM/DFA reviews.
- Select and manage suppliers, ensuring timelines and costs are met.
- Oversee physical assembly and commissioning of designed systems.
- Diagnose and resolve production issues promptly, including equipment malfunctions and process deviations.
- Support the broader Production team by creating and maintaining designs in our PLM (Teamcenter).
- Ensure all processes adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
- Design manufacturing jigs and fixtures capturing design updates, modifications, and improvements to existing manufacturing equipment and aids.
Requirements
- BS, M.Eng or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Professional experience working as a Mechanical Engineer with one or more domains and/or technologies of expertise.
- 5+ years of experience in a relevant engineering field, preferably mechanical design for manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to completion.
- Strong skills in NX for 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation.
- Proficiency with FEA in NX, FEMAP or ANSYS.
- Personal experience with physical assembly and commissioning.
- Proficiency in engineering calculations and material selection.
- Proficiency with engineering standards and GD&T.
- Ability to manage suppliers and project timelines effectively.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian NV2 Security clearance.
Skills
- NX
- FEA
- FEMAP
- ANSYS
- 3D modelling
- 2D drawing creation
- Engineering calculations
- Material selection
- Engineering standards
- GD&T
- Supplier management
- Project timeline management
- DFM
- DFA
- PLM (Teamcenter)
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- BS
- M.Eng
- MS
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
About the Company
- Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
- By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.
- Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.
- As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
- Our team continues to quickly grow, and we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean.
- We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.
Equal Opportunity
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