This role pays less than
55%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,400–$196,937
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$150k
versus about
$170k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1696 roles with salary data.
As a Mechanical Engineer at Anduril’s Costa Mesa HQ, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing advanced drone systems. Your role involves owning complex mechanical subsystems from concept to production, conducting trade studies and FEA analyses, leading design reviews, building prototypes, and executing hardware tests. You’ll need 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, CAD skills for high-quality drawings, hands-on prototyping abilities, and the capacity to summarize technical content effectively. Preferred qualifications include proficiency with Solidworks or NX and PLM systems. This role addresses critical product development challenges at a large scale, requiring expertise in optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors, and payloads.