Anduril
Senior Manager, Battery Mechanical Engineering
$166K–$220K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 4, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in mechanical design focused on high-voltage lithium-ion battery packs or energy storage systems; 3+ years directly managing and leading engineering teams.
- Education
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
About the job
Leads a team designing, validating, and transitioning battery mechanical and thermal systems from architecture through high-rate manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor mechanical and thermal engineering teams; own battery-pack mechanical architecture and thermal-safety strategies.
- Collaborate across engineering and product teams to define requirements and interfaces.
- Direct design-for-manufacturability, qualification testing, and transition to high-rate production.
What they ask for
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of mechanical design experience focused on high-voltage lithium-ion battery packs or energy storage systems.
- 3+ years directly managing and leading engineering teams.
- Expertise in mechanical design tools and PLM systems; battery safety, FEA, CFD, and familiarity with battery standards and regulatory testing; eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive EV sectors.
- Experience with automated assembly, cell bonding, high-volume manufacturing, subsea pressure vessels, or high-altitude aerospace thermal management.
Pay
$166,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, FEA, CFD, UN 38.3, NAVSEA SG IX, UL 2580
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