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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.
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Mechanical Engineer, Anduril Expeditionary Systems joins the Connected Warfare team to develop large form factor products providing critical computing and communications capabilities for soldiers in harsh environments. This role involves end-to-end hardware ownership, where you will design novel systems from scratch, build prototypes, and partner with manufacturing teams to produce units at scale. You will translate battlefield challenges into durable hardware solutions through engineering first principles and rigorous testing. The position requires proficiency in CAD, high-quality engineering drawings, and hands-on fabrication skills involving machining, sheet metal, composites, and 3D printing. Preferred qualifications include experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, integrating electronic components like motors and sensors, and performing static, dynamic, or thermal analysis in ANSYS. The role focuses on solving the technical challenge of providing reliable edge compute and communication infrastructure for modern military operations.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?
Median $165000 from 44 postings across 9 companies.
Own the full hardware lifecycle from initial concept generation to real-world deployment in the field.
Engineer novel hardware designs for demanding mission sets starting from a blank sheet.
Translate customer requirements and battlefield challenges into functional hardware solutions.
Apply engineering first principles and rigorous testing to ensure designs survive harsh conditions.
Build prototypes and first articles personally to iterate quickly from idea to physical product.
Partner with manufacturing teams to refine designs for large-scale production and shipping.
Travel to field exercises to provide hands-on support and gather feedback from warfighters.
What we're looking for
4-8 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
BS, M.Eng, MS, or PhD in an engineering field.
Must be a U.S. Person for access to export-controlled information.
Demonstrated ability to design, prototype, and ship hardware with a track record of ownership.
Strong CAD skills and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings.
Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter (preferred).
Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs, experience with manufacturing processes, and knowledge of analysis methods in ANSYS (preferred).