Mechanical Engineer, Lead

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $222k
$114k most similar roles pay here $268k

This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$188,476 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $222k versus about $165k 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, Lead

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The Lead Mechanical Engineer role at Anduril in Costa Mesa involves leading the development of drones and complex systems from concept to production, requiring deep expertise in optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors, and payloads. This position demands strategic influence across multiple teams, driving technical leadership through mentorship and setting standards for excellence. Daily tasks include performing advanced calculations, conducting design reviews, building prototypes, and resolving hardware issues while optimizing for development speed and cost. Ideal candidates have over seven years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including three in leadership roles, with expertise in CAD, structures, thermal management, and electrical integration. They should also excel in manufacturing methods and possess strong communication skills to articulate technical value effectively.

Skills

Solidworks NX PLM GD&T CNC machining composites sheet metal injection molding PCBA integration FMEA DFM CAD FEA Python MATLAB Git Jira Confluence AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Own complete integration and execution of complex products from concept to production.
  • Drive technical teams through leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction.
  • Define best practices and standards for product development across the organization.
  • Lead design reviews and ensure alignment with organizational goals and project direction.
  • Perform advanced calculations and FEA to optimize designs based on engineering judgment.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience with at least 3 years in technical leadership roles.
  • Expert-level ownership of complete product integration from concept to production for complex systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and enforce technical standards within teams.
  • Proficient in CAD, manufacturing methods, and electrical integration expertise.
  • Strong engineering judgment and capability to balance operational needs across subsystems.
  • Proven track record of mentoring engineers and driving cross-functional initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills for delivering complex ideas through technical documents and presentations.

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