This role pays more than
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$153,250–$211,200
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$222k
versus about
$182k
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
The Mechanical Engineer, Lead joins the Tactical Recon & Strike team to lead core product development for drones and complex systems including optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors, and payloads. This role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept to full-rate production while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction across multi-disciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include performing advanced hand calculations and FEA, building prototypes, executing hardware test plans, and conducting root cause investigations for failures. The ideal candidate possesses expert CAD skills in Solidworks or NX, mastery of GD&T, and deep expertise in structures, thermal management, and manufacturing methods like CNC machining, composites, and injection molding. This role solves critical engineering challenges in the development of aerial small drones to ensure they are optimized for mass, manufacturability, and performance in rugged environments.