andurilindustries
Mechanical Engineer
At a Glance
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Department
- Software
- Posted
- 2026-07-10T10:14:46-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Banking
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Media
- Regulatory
Benefits & Perks
ensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to empl
Requirements
Proven CAD skills (Any platform, but NX preferred) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards.
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE experience
Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, etc.)
Rapid prototyping background (structures/electronics/software) & 3D printing knowledge
Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
$132,000
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$198,000 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
Own and drive mechanical systems and platform development, overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.
Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.
Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical, software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system.
Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans.
Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.
Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost
Team
Here you will work on core product development for rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to avionics, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter.