This role pays less than
88%
of similar roles. Most pay
$139,000–$177,430
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$125k
versus about
$158k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Production Engineering Team, you will take holistic ownership of the design, development, and implementation of critical production tooling for advanced solid rocket motors. You will manage the entire lifecycle of manufacturing tools, including jigs, fixtures, molds for propellant casting, and ground support equipment. Your daily work involves driving the design process using 3D CAD software, performing FEA, and applying DFM and DFA principles to ensure robust, scalable manufacturing. You will oversee prototyping, fabrication, and validation while creating comprehensive documentation and quality control plans. The role requires expertise in machining, welding, additive manufacturing, and casting, alongside proficiency in SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA and GD&T per ASME Y14.5. This position addresses the technical challenge of scaling high-reliability defense hardware for rapid production.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 64 postings across 16 companies.
SolidWorks
Servo/Stepper Systems
FEA
Design of Experiments (DoE)
FMEA
Motion Control
System Integration
Mechanical Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Product Development
Manufacturing
Automation
Mechanical Engineering
3D CAD
GD&T
NX
Teamcenter
Design for Manufacturability
Machining
Sheet Metal
Injection Molding
Welding
Wire Harnessing
3D Printing
Validation and Reliability Testing