Mechanical Engineer, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $150k
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This role pays more than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $130,500–$182,413 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $156k 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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer, Maritime

Mechanical Engineer, Maritime joins the Maritime team to develop and analyze technical solutions for next-generation autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles. This role involves supporting the full product lifecycle by designing, prototyping, manufacturing, integrating, testing, and delivering complex electromechanical systems. The engineer will navigate a dynamic trade space involving stakeholder requirements while critically assessing mechanical solutions for manufacturability, reliability, and cost. Key responsibilities include collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and interacting with end-users to incorporate feedback into technical designs. Candidates should possess expertise in designing mechanisms, kinematic linkages, and actuator-driven assemblies. Preferred skills include proficiency with Siemens NX, Nastran, and FEMAP, alongside experience in finite element analysis of aluminum and composite structures. The role focuses on solving engineering challenges for underwater systems while utilizing manufacturing techniques like machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and additive manufacturing.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the full product lifecycle including designing, prototyping, manufacturing, integrating, testing, and delivering electromechanical systems.
  • Develop and evolve mechanical solutions for next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles.
  • Evaluate mechanical designs based on end-user value, manufacturing cost, reliability, and reusability across product lines.
  • Translate spoken concepts and designs into high-quality CAD prototypes.
  • Act as a technical lead for complex subsystems including requirements definition and roadmap management.
  • Incorporate direct feedback from end-users into technical solutions to meet specific mission needs.
  • Perform finite element analysis on complex structural assemblies made of aluminum and composites.
  • Travel to vendor sites or test locations to support integration and field testing activities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 4-8 years of professional experience as a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer across multiple technologies.
  • Ability to work holistically on complex robotic systems from design through operation and sustainment.
  • Capability to act as a technical contributor for subsystems including stakeholder engagement and roadmap management.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
  • Preferred experience with Siemens NX, Nastran, and FEMAP software.
  • Preferred experience in defense, maritime, or aerospace domains involving autonomous systems.

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