Anduril Industries · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on core product development for drones and complex systems, requiring high ownership and collaboration with other disciplines.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Responsibilities
Own complex mechanical subsystems for Anduril's drone products from concept to full rate production
Gather requirements and work through trade studies to determine the best solution
Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
Lead design reviews and obtain buy-in from other cross-disciplinary partners
Build prototypes, define and execute hardware test plans, iterate on designs, summarize results and lessons learned
Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production
Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost
Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
Travel to test sites and vendors as needed
Qualification
Required
8+ years of mechanical/design experience in a relevant capacity
Demonstrated ownership of a product from concept through production
Advanced CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
Advanced proficiency in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)
Ability to summarize technical content in a cohesive way to help inform and shape future requirements
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Experience in Solidworks or NX, and PLM systems
Solid understanding and application of GD&T
Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration
Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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