Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft and Missiles Ground Support Equipment

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft and Missiles Ground Support EquipmentAnduril 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Own hardware from concept generation to real world use
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 10+ years of mechanical experience in a professional setting
  • Working knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1791, and MIL-STD-1366
  • CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards
  • Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
  • High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
  • Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a DoD Security Clearance. Existing Clearance a plus PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP)
    • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
    • Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.)
    • Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printingUS Salary Range$142,000 - $213,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
      • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
        • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
        • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
        • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
        • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
        • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
        • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
        • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
        • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
        • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
        • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
        • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
        • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. 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