This role pays more than
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
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versus about
$187k
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
1697 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Space Special Programs joins the Space Special Programs team to develop, test, and operate mission-critical spacecraft and space systems. This role involves full-cycle design for spacecraft components including deployment mechanisms, structures, pressure vessels, and ground support equipment. The engineer will perform 3D CAD modeling, material selection, and structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis while overseeing fabrication and assembly in a high-rate manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include driving product maturity through rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and machining to ensure reliability in space environments. Required skills include expertise in spaceflight hardware design standards, NASA-GEVS testing protocols, and PCB layout requirements. The role addresses the challenge of developing small, high-precision mechanisms for orbit while ensuring they survive rigorous vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum conditions within a complex, multi-functional space architecture.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 64 postings across 16 companies.
Mechatronics
Space Systems
Mechanical design
3-D CAD
Electro-mechanical Systems
Machining
MGSE
Oscilloscopes
Power Supplies
Electronic Loads
Multimeters
Prototyping