Mechanical Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Offers strong value due to competitive salary range and an opportunity to work on complex mechanical designs in defense technology.
- Competitive salary: $120,000–$180,000/year
- Engaging work in mechanical engineering with defense applications
- Hands-on involvement in innovative design processes
- Requires some travel which may affect work-life balance
Pros
- Salary range between $120,000 and $180,000/year is competitive for mechanical engineering
- Hands-on work with innovative technology and prototype development
- Engagement with critical defense projects and customer demonstrations
Cons
- Role requires travel to test sites, which may not suit all candidates
- Potential for high-pressure deadlines in defense projects
- Niche experience in defense technology may limit candidate appeal
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site/Office with travel
Good fit
- Mid-level mechanical engineers
- Professionals eager to work in defense technology
- Individuals with a background in CAD and prototyping
Not recommended for
- New graduates without hands-on experience
- Candidates seeking remote opportunities
- Those who prefer routine and predictable work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Mechanical Engineer
Costa Mesa, United States
Full-Time
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Own hardware design from initial requirements through hand off to low-rate production.
Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.
Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs.
Build prototypes, run analysis, define and execute hardware test plans.
Work on designs that involve the tight integration of complex thermal solutions, RF hardware, PCBAs, and cabling.
Support critical customer facing hardware demonstrations and use these interactions to better understand the customers’ requirements.
Travel to test sites as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings).
2+ years of mechanical experience in a professional setting.
CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills and ability to root-cause and adapt quickly to design and manufacturing issues.
High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
Experience with integration of PCBAs and other electronics into a mechanical system.
BSME, MS or PhD in a related engineering field.
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.
Ability to get security Clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in NX/Solidworks/Teamcenter (PLM).
Solid understanding and application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
Experience with mechanical designs for EMI constraints and passive/active thermal management.
Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing PCBA integration.
Experience working closely with electrical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing engineers.
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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