Senior Mechanical Engineer, Drones

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer, Drones

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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Anduril’s Costa Mesa HQ, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge drone technology. Your role involves owning complex mechanical subsystems from concept to production, conducting trade studies and FEA analyses, leading design reviews, building prototypes, and executing hardware tests. You’ll need advanced CAD skills, hands-on prototyping expertise, and the ability to summarize technical content effectively. Preferred qualifications include experience with SolidWorks or NX and PLM systems. This role demands a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles applied at scale within a fast-paced product development environment.

Skills

CAD Solidworks NX PLM FEA Prototyping Machining Welding Soldering

What you'll do

Own complex mechanical subsystems for drones from concept to production.
Conduct trade studies and hand calculations to develop optimized designs.
Lead design reviews and obtain buy-in from cross-disciplinary partners.
Build prototypes, define test plans, and iterate on designs based on results.
Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production.

What we're looking for

8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a relevant role
Proven track record of owning product development from concept to production
Expertise in advanced CAD and creating high-quality engineering drawings
Proficiency in hands-on prototyping techniques including machining, welding
Ability to conduct hand calculations and FEA for design optimization

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