Senior Mechanical Engineer, Compute and Communications

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$170,000 / yr
Posted
30 days ago
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Below market

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This role $158k
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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 · Senior Mechanical Engineer, Compute and Communications

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Compute and Communications joins the Connected Warfare team to modernize command and control systems for U.S. and Allied forces. This role involves owning ruggedized compute and communications hardware from concept through field deployment. You will design novel enclosures, cooling solutions, and PCBAs while solving complex packaging challenges including thermal management, shock and vibration isolation, environmental sealing, and EMI/EMC shielding in small form factors. Key responsibilities include building prototypes, performing tolerance stack-up analysis, and ensuring designs meet MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 standards. Required skills include CAD proficiency, GD&T-driven engineering drawings, and experience with manufacturing methods like machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and die casting. The role focuses on creating durable electronics capable of surviving harsh battlefield conditions while integrating advanced technologies into compact, high-performance hardware for defense applications.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own ruggedized compute and communications hardware from initial concept through field deployment.
  • Design novel enclosures, cooling solutions, and PCBAs for specific mission sets.
  • Solve complex packaging problems including thermal management, shock/vibration isolation, and EMI/EMC shielding.
  • Ensure designs meet rigorous military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 through testing and analysis.
  • Build physical prototypes and first articles to validate engineering designs.
  • Travel to field exercises to work with warfighters and gather product feedback.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to iterate on designs and produce hardware at scale.

What we're looking for

  • BS, M.Eng, MS, or PhD in an engineering field.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.
  • 7+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, prototype, and ship ruggedized electronics hardware for harsh environments.
  • Proficiency in CAD platforms and producing high-quality, GD&T-driven engineering drawings.
  • Experience with high-volume manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, and composites.
  • Hands-on fabrication skills and experience with tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter, MIL-STD testing, ANSYS analysis, or holding an active Secret clearance (preferred).

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