Mechanical Engineer, Space

Anduril

Costa Mesa, United States
Base: $129,000 - $171,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
Hardware design from concept to launch
First principles engineering
System architecture design
Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into space for enhanced Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control

Job Summary

  • Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into space for enhanced Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control.
  • The role involves owning hardware design from concept generation to launch, using first principles, and leading subsystem design reviews.
  • The company offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous time off, family planning support, and mental health resources.

Matching Summary

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into space for enhanced Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control.

Salary

Base: $129,000 - $171,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants; Benefits: Top-tier benefits including healthcare, income protection, generous time off, family planning, and mental health resources

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hardware design from concept to launch
  • First principles engineering
  • System architecture design
  • Subsystem design reviews
  • Hands-on fabrication and assembly
  • Engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, statics, mechanics, materials)

Nice-to-have

  • AI-powered capabilities in space
  • Modular payload development
  • Integrating electronic components
  • Working with optical or RF systems
  • Developing analytical models and data acquisition

Key Requirements

  • BS or higher degree in engineering or hard science
  • Immersive hands-on technical project experience
  • CAD skills and engineering drawing ability
  • Hands-on fabrication and assembly skills
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain active U.S. security clearance

Work Rights

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

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