Mechanical Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$170,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $150k
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This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $145,487–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $169k 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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer, Connected Warfare

Join a pioneering team as a Mechanical Engineer in Connected Warfare, where you will drive the integration of advanced compute and communication technologies for military applications. You will own hardware projects from concept to deployment, collaborating closely with a product team to understand battlefield challenges and design innovative solutions that withstand harsh conditions. Responsibilities include prototyping, testing, and iterating on designs while working directly with warfighters to gather feedback and scale production. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience, CAD skills, and the ability to ship hardware independently or as part of a team. Preferred qualifications include expertise in NX/Teamcenter, machining techniques, and thermal analysis methods using ANSYS, along with an active Top Secret Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

What you'll do

  • Own hardware projects from concept to real-world deployment.
  • Design novel hardware solutions for battlefield challenges.
  • Conduct engineering analysis and testing to ensure design durability.
  • Build prototypes and first articles of designed products.
  • Travel to exercises to support warfighters and gather feedback.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience
  • Proven ability to design, prototype, and ship hardware independently
  • Strong CAD skills with proficiency in creating high-quality engineering drawings
  • BS or higher degree in an engineering field from a U.S. university
  • Active Top Secret Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
  • Experience working in a team setting with ownership of design projects

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