andurilindustries
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Compute and Communications
At a Glance
- Location
- Mountain View, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Department
- Software
- Posted
- 2026-08-12T15:39:11-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Banking
- Defense
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Media
- Regulatory
Benefits & Perks
ensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to empl
Requirements
5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience with a demonstrated track record of design ownership in a team setting.
Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and materials selection, paired with high competence and fluid use of engineering first principles.
Hands-on prototyping experience; comfortable moving between CAD, machine shop, and test bench.
Meaningful experience with managing a BOM and drawings within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool.
Experience with complex root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of permanent corrective action (PCA) related to quality improvement.
Background in defense or ruggedized systems, with experience designing for extreme shock, vibration, and environmental sealing.
Compensation & Benefits
$209,000
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$242,000 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:
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Connected Warfare team, you will take immediate and comprehensive ownership of the mechanical systems for a critical product already in production.
This pivotal role involves driving its continuous improvement, evolution, and scalability, directly impacting global defense capabilities in an ever changing battlefield.
Lead the full mechanical design lifecycle
for rugged, mission-critical hardware, from initial assessment of existing architecture (mounting, housings, thermal management, integration points), documenting tribal knowledge, and evaluating CAD models, to identifying design gaps and technical debt.
Drive design evolution and innovation
Team
The Warfighter Systems team is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR) creates immersive, intuitive, and life-saving technologies. We develop next-generation capabilities that put advanced technology directly in the hands of operators, enhancing operational effectiveness and survivability. This team is responsible for taking innovative concepts from prototype to fieldable product on aggressive timelines.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Connected Warfare team, you will take immediate and comprehensive ownership of the mechanical systems for a critical product already in production. This pivotal role involves driving its continuous improvement, evolution, and scalability, directly impacting global defense capabilities in an ever changing battlefield.
YOU WILL:
Lead the full mechanical design lifecycle
for rugged, mission-critical hardware, from initial assessment of existing architecture (mounting, housings, thermal management, integration points), documenting tribal knowledge, and evaluating CAD models, to identifying design gaps and technical debt.