Lead, Mechanical Engineer

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will oversee the Sentry Family of Systems Development from the initial concept through to production. This includes leading a team of engineers and managing the full-cycle development of various mechanical subsystems. You’ll ensure design integration, reliability, and adherence to performance standards while supporting and coaching your team in their professional growth.

To apply for the Lead Mechanical Engineer role at Anduril Industries, candidates should possess at least 7 years of mechanical or electromechanical design experience, preferably in a professional setting. Experience with military hardware is a plus. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required, along with proficiency in 3D CAD and an understanding of manufacturing processes.

In the Lead Mechanical Engineer role at Anduril Industries, you will oversee critical design processes including requirements derivation, mechanical design, system integration, validation, reliability testing, and the transition to manufacturing. Your role will ensure that the mechanical systems not only meet but exceed performance expectations in various harsh environments.

At Anduril Industries, professional growth is a priority. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will manage and mentor a team, fostering an environment of technical execution and continuous learning. You’ll be encouraged to innovate and refine your skills, with opportunities for networking, training, and mentorship alongside experienced professionals in the industry.

The work environment at Anduril Industries is dynamic and collaborative. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be engaging with multidisciplinary teams that include product developers, sales, and operations. The culture values innovation and teamwork, allowing you to contribute directly to impactful projects that enhance military capabilities while working in modern facilities in Irvine, CA.

In your response, focus on specific projects where you led the transition of mechanical designs into ruggedized fielded products. Highlight challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and any specific methodologies you utilized to ensure product reliability and successful deployment.

Discuss specific strategies you employ to facilitate communication and collaboration, such as regular check-ins, using project management software, or ensuring that processes are well-documented and shared among teams. Provide examples that illustrate successful collaborations from your previous work.

Outline your experience with design reviews, validation testing, and any specific reliability testing benchmarks you’ve set. Mention how you incorporate feedback and use data to refine and improve design concepts to meet strict reliability standards.

Share a detailed narrative of a specific project, focusing on your role, the team's dynamics, the challenges encountered, and the results achieved. Explain how this experience aligns with Anduril's objectives and your approach to delivering high-quality mechanical systems.

Talk about the CAD tools you’ve used and the types of projects where you applied them. Include examples of how 3D modeling helped you visualize the design, facilitated communication with team members, or resulted in production efficiencies.

Be prepared to discuss coaching strategies you’ve implemented, such as tailored development plans, hands-on training, and promoting a learning culture. Provide examples of how you’ve helped junior engineers grow in their roles and the techniques you use to encourage experimentation and innovation.

Discuss your project management approach, detailing how you prioritize tasks, set timelines, and adjust strategies when unforeseen challenges emerge. Share tools you've utilized to keep projects on track and examples of how you've successfully met deadlines in the past.

Explain your understanding of manufacturing processes and how you integrate that into your design work. Discuss ways you've adjusted designs to lower production costs, ease assembly, and ensure high-quality outputs in mechanical engineering.

Share specific design principles and testing factors you prioritize when developing ruggedized systems. Discuss your experience ensuring that products can withstand harsh environments and the challenges that come with verifying their durability.

If you have experience with military projects, discuss the specific standards and requirements you are accustomed to working with. Mention any certifications or training you have regarding military hardware and how you ensure compliance in your designs.