Anduril 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.
Anduril’s Engineering Team is seeking a Senior Hardware Designer to lead our initiatives in hardware product development.
As the Senior Hardware Designer, you will take full ownership of the Engineering Documentation and mechanical drafting for multiple hardware products at Anduril. Your responsibilities will encompass the design and documentation of both Electrical and Mechanical components within assemblies. The ideal candidate for this role possesses extensive experience with CAD systems, BOM management, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, along with a proven ability to rapidly design complex hardware systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong focus on manufacturability, industrial design, and the generation of comprehensive engineering documentation, this role is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO- Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed Bills of Materials for a set of hardware products, Engineering Change Notice documentation, and traceability of design changes from initial prototype to ongoing production.
- Develop detailed dimensional drawings for mechanical, electrical, and optical components to industry standards.
- Conduct tolerance build-up analysis and create GD&T drawings.
- Serve as the on-site expert on Teamcenter, guiding multiple stakeholders on best practices and various use cases.
- Oversee ongoing maintenance and design changes on existing hardware products, ensuring thorough documentation of changes.
- Drive the establishment of the Product Lifecycle framework, including engineering design release workflows, data models on parts, and the development of business tool automation driven by engineering releases.
- 5+ years of experience in detailed CAD drafting of complex mechanical systems, including structures, mechanisms, fluid systems, and electromechanical systems.
- Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where products are manufactured at scale.
- Extensive knowledge of standard mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including metal molding, forming, joining, machining, complex assembly, additive manufacturing, wire harness fabrication, and printed circuit board fabrication.
- 3+ years of experience maintaining and enhancing a Product Lifecycle Management system, serving as a ‘subject matter expert’ for the team/company.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Preference for Siemens NX & Teamcenter experience.
- Prior experience using Altium.
- Familiarity with optical components, including individual elements.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of standard manufacturing processes, including metal molding, forming, joining, machining, complex assembly, additive manufacturing, wire harness fabrication, and/or printed circuit board fabrication.
The 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 comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- 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. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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