Mechanical Engineer, Roadrunner · Anduril

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:45:35 GMT
Engineering

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

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for missile platforms. As a Mechanical Engineer on this team, you will own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

Owning designs from concept generation to real-world use, including avionics, mechanisms, thermal systems, fuel systems, and other general design tasks as required.

Developing and integrating hardware on unmanned air vehicles.

Using first principles physics as a basis for every decision.

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

Building prototypes, analysing failures, and transitioning successful projects into production.

Supporting critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.

Travelling to test sites as needed.

Supporting the design and analysis of composite structures, including the development of tooling essential for high-volume production.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.

3+ years of experience in mechanical design or engineering.

Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD - Siemens NX preferred).

Understanding of scalable manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection moulding, etc).

General knowledge of manufacturing processes for composites, metal components, and plastics.

Background in first principles physics as a basis for every decision.

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

Preferred qualifications include:

Broad experience working across multiple mechanical engineering domains (e.g., mechanisms, thermal systems, avionics, fuel systems).

5+ years of experience in mechanical design or engineering.

Ability to adapt designs from metal components to composites, with a basic understanding of material trade-offs.

Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques for composites and plastics.

Hands-on experience with composites and tool design, including familiarity with out-of-autoclave fabrication methods.

Experience in thermal & structural analysis.

This role offers a highly competitive salary range of $129,000-$171,000 USD, plus highly competitive equity grants and top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, income protection, generous time off, family planning & parenting support, mental health resources, professional development, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and a retirement savings plan.