Mechanical Engineer · Anduril

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:47:16 GMT
Engineering

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · $129,000-$171,000 USD · onsite

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work on core product development of portable Command and Control (C2) systems, including the integration with ground and air vehicles. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on, and a self-starter. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

Executing rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields

Performing trade studies and physics-based analysis of blue-sky engineering problems

Designing, implementing, and testing complex electro-mechanical systems

Leading design reviews, running analysis, visiting vendors, defining and executing hardware test plans

Building prototypes, analyzing failures, and transitioning successful projects into production

Supporting critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Traveling to test sites as needed

Required qualifications include:

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

3+ years of mechanical design experience in a professional setting

Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD) and understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)

Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts

High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles

BS, MS, or PhD in an engineering field, or equivalent work experience

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

Preferred qualifications include:

Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data

Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical

Hands-on prototyping (soldering, board assembly, harnessing)

Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with designing for rugged environments

Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems (sensors, payloads, weapons, etc.) onto air vehicles

Experience in developing a variety of electronics hardware products (UAVs, wearables, firearms, high power electric propulsion, optical systems, or other complex mechanisms)

Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters)

Understanding of MIL-STD requirements such as MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-DTL-38999