Mechanical Engineer, Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Quincy, MA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $169k
This role $150k
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This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $144,375–$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 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, Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike

Mechanical Engineer - Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike The Mechanical Engineer joins the Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike team within the Maritime Division to support multiple vehicle variants through rapid prototyping and rate production. This role involves managing the full product lifecycle, from initial design iterations and system requirements through manufacturing and delivery. The engineer will drive design-for-manufacturing decisions to create low-cost, scalable designs while navigating complex trade-offs regarding cost, reliability, and manufacturability in a multi-stakeholder environment. Key responsibilities include collaborating with integrated product teams, interacting with end-users to incorporate feedback, and supporting integration and test activities. The role requires expertise in electromechanical systems, machining, sheet metal, injection molding, composites, and additive manufacturing. This position addresses the technical challenges of developing autonomous underwater vehicles and maritime systems designed for high-demand undersea operations across various mission profiles.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 64 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the full product lifecycle from initial design iterations through manufacturing and delivery.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to create low-cost designs that scale from prototypes to production.
  • Evaluate mechanical solutions based on end-user value, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and reusability.
  • Make practical engineering trade-offs to maintain project momentum in a fast-paced environment.
  • Interact with end-users to gather requirements and incorporate feedback into technical designs.
  • Support integration and testing activities for complex electromechanical systems.
  • Navigate complex solution spaces involving evolving requirements, timeline constraints, and multi-stakeholder environments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a relevant field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience as a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer.
  • Experience taking designs from concept through multiple iterations into manufactured products.
  • Ability to work on complex electromechanical systems across design, implementation, operation, and sustainment.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
  • Preferred experience in subsea, maritime, or autonomous underwater vehicle development.
  • Preferred experience in aviation, robotics, or consumer products hardware.
  • Preferred knowledge of manufacturing processes like machining, sheet metal, injection molding, composites, and additive manufacturing.

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