Anduril Industries
Mechanical Engineer, Warfighter Systems
About this role
Anduril Industries is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop a cutting-edge soldier-mounted Army vision system integrating multispectral sensors, compute, and thermal management. You'll lead prototyping and evaluation efforts while meeting strict SWAP-C (Size, Weight, Power, Cost) requirements and prioritizing soldier comfort and durability in tactical environments.
What you'll do
- Design mechanical systems for soldier-worn vision devices combining sensors, compute, and thermal management
- Develop prototypes and conduct evaluations meeting military SWAP-C constraints
- Perform structural and thermal analysis to inform design trade studies and concepts
- Manage CAD models for complex assemblies and produce engineering drawings for manufacturing
- Balance human factors, ergonomics, and comfort with packaging and performance requirements
- Collaborate on material selection and manufacturing process optimization for metals and composites
What they're looking for
- CAD design and complex assembly management
- Mechanical design for additive and traditional manufacturing
- Ergonomics and human factors for wearable systems
- Structural and thermal analysis
- Military specifications and MIL-STD compliance
- Manufacturing processes (molding, laminating, machining)
- Environmental and thermal considerations for materials
- Rapid prototyping and 3D printing
Benefits
- Competitive equity grants included in full-time offers
- Comprehensive health and recovery benefits
- Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost
- Support for employee well-being and professional development
- Defense industry career growth opportunities
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a wearable device you designed—how did you balance weight, thermal performance, and user comfort?
- Describe your experience with MIL-STD requirements and military qualification programs.