Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Atlanta, GABoston, MABroomfield, COColorado Springs, COCosta Mesa, CAFort Collins, COIrvine, CAReston, VASeattle, WA
Salary
$86,000–$114,000 / yr
Posted
92 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $135k
This role $100k
$77k most similar roles pay here $174k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $108,437–$161,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $100k versus about $135k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Early Career Mechanical Engineer

The 2027 Early Career Mechanical Engineer joins the engineering team to design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production. This role involves conducting design reviews, performing analysis, visiting vendors, and executing hardware test plans while utilizing first principles physics for every decision. The candidate will gain exposure to missile integration and testing while traveling to various sites as needed. Required skills include a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, CAD proficiency across any platform, and the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings. Preferred qualifications include hands-on fabrication experience, knowledge of machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing, alongside the ability to integrate electrical components like motors and sensors into designs. The role focuses on solving complex hardware problems within the defense technology sector.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and build hardware prototypes while analyzing failures to transition projects into production.
  • Conduct design reviews and execute comprehensive hardware test plans.
  • Apply first principles physics as the primary basis for all engineering decisions.
  • Integrate electrical components such as motors, controllers, and sensors into mechanical designs.
  • Create high-quality engineering drawings that meet standard industry requirements using CAD software.
  • Perform hands-on fabrication tasks involving machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.
  • Participate in missile integration and testing activities.
  • Travel to various vendor locations and test sites as required by project needs.

What we're looking for

  • Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Ability to start full-time in 2027.
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills.
  • Proficiency in CAD and the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings meeting industry standards.
  • High competence with and fluid use of engineering first principles.
  • Ability to integrate electrical components such as motors, controllers, and sensors into designs.
  • Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and/or 3D printing.

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