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Salary: USD 115,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Automation team in Costa Mesa, California. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for designing, integrating, and deploying automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories at a national scale.
In this role, you will lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment from initial concept through commissioning and handover. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop system-level designs, simulations, and engineering studies to de-risk concepts and define overall equipment requirements
- Perform simulations for robotic systems and equipment, including reach studies and system architecture development
- Design, build, and integrate fixtures and assembly tooling for automation applications
- Design, build, and integrate end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for industrial robots and cobots
- Design equipment utilizing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power systems
- Design and integrate safety guarding, light curtains, interlocks, and other safety-related mechanical components
- Create detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Select appropriate mechanical components, including bearings, linear motion systems, actuators, gearboxes, and fasteners
- Perform mechanical analysis, including stress, strain, and thermal analysis
- Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical designs
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, commissioning, and production rollout
- Collaborate with electrical engineers, controls engineers, and robotics engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems
Anduril is transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology, including AI-powered systems, autonomy, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology. The company is committed to bringing cutting-edge solutions to the military in months, not years.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical design with significant focus on automation, machinery, or robotics
- Strong 3D CAD capability in NX
- Proficient 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD
- Basic understanding of mechanical components commonly used in automation (linear actuators, rotary actuators, servo motors, VFDs, gears, bearings, pneumatics, etc.)
- Experience with fabrication processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 6+ years of experience in mechanical design with significant focus on automation, machinery, or robotics
- Strong ability to perform mechanical calculations (statics, dynamics, material selection)
- Experience performing FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
- Experience with motion studies, tolerance stack-ups, and design simulation
- Experience designing and fabricating tooling such as mandrels, jigs, and fixtures
