Battery Mechanical Design

Battery Mechanical Design

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.

About The Team

The Battery Design Team is responsible for the design from concept generation through production release.

About The Job

We are looking for a Battery Design Engineer in Costa Mesa, Ca. with previous ownership of the assembly design and validation process through a complete product design cycle from early architecture to production.

What You'll Do :

Own hardware design from concept generation through production release

Design with the customer in mind for safety, reliability, and ease of use

Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision and use data driven decision making

Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans

Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production

Travel to test sites as needed

Required Qualifications :

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years of mechanical experience in a professional experience

CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards

Demonstrated knowledge and practice of general battery safety for handling, storage, assembly, operation, etc.

Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills and prototype building to support the design iteration process

Previous ownership of assembly design and validation process through a complete product design cycle from early architecture to production

Experience with component design to support machining, casting, sheet metal, injection molding processes in various production quantities

Ability to define and direct required analysis and testing to collect specific data needed to drive design direction

Demonstrated experience deriving component requirements from system requirements and highlighting any gaps, as well as pushing back on requirements when it is the right thing for the product.

Exposure to design of structural / mechanical systems, lithium-ion battery systems preferred.

Experience working with high energy systems, high power systems, and / or high voltage systems preferred.

Ability to influence others, build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to accomplish business objectives.

Ability to assume personal accountability, address limitations, exhibits honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, assessing business needs and using problem solving skills to address challenges.

Demonstrated ability to serve and actively contribute as an active team member on the immediate team and the larger organization. Ability to support the team effort with tasks outside of your standard scope

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)

Experience in NX / Teamcenter

Prior experience working with battery systems, BMS, and electrical systems would be preferred, but is not required.

Strong demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.

Knowledge of high voltage and low voltage systems and the impact to mechanical design and material selection

General appreciation for Design for Manufacturing / Assembly / Cost / Safety and ability to implement into components and assemblies as well as defined processes.

US Salary Range : $120,000 - $180,000 USD

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!

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