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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Maritime Division has assembled experts in software, robotics, AI, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create innovative solutions for maritime operations. The division has fielded autonomous underwater vessel platforms and is now expanding into the surface maritime domain with products like Dive-XL, Dive-LD, Copperhead, and Seabed Sentry.
You will aid the technical development of a holistic support system for service, maintenance, deployment, launch, and recovery of the Copperhead family of vehicles. This role involves close collaboration with electrical and systems teams as well as customer representatives to ensure effective support and execution of Copperhead missions in rugged environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, and deliver robust, unified, productized support systems for the Copperhead family of UUVs, ensuring effective deployment, recovery, operation, and maintenance in any operational environment
- Develop mechanical solutions for support system components such as launch and recovery mechanisms, handling gear, transportation and storage solutions, and testing equipment
- Select, qualify, and manage vendors for commercial off-the-shelf components and outsourced manufacturing/design
- Own and drive mechanical systems and platform development from initial concept to low-rate production
- Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose solutions, and establish evaluation and verification methodologies
- Work in close partnership with electrical, software, and other disciplines to ensure collective system reliability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness
- Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, and prototype and implement hardware test plans
- Contribute to enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards
- Foster a vibrant, positive, dedicated, high-energy, educational, and enjoyable community environment
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience with mechanical design and testing in maritime, aerospace, or defense systems (maritime preferred)
- Proven CAD skills (Siemens NX experience preferred) and ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings compliant with industry standards
- Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with design, implementation, and support of robotic and/or autonomous systems
- Experience working within defense, maritime, and/or aerospace domains
- Experience with finite element analysis of complex structural assemblies, including metal and composite structures
- Experience within product delivery lifecycle including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment
