Senior Mechanical Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
26 days ago
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This role $170k
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This role pays more than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $150,374–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $186k 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 · Senior Mechanical Engineer, Intelligence Systems

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within the Intelligence Systems team, you will design and develop mechanical systems and components for advanced defense technologies. You will own hardware from initial concept generation through real-world application, collaborating with cross-functional teams of electrical and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration. Your daily responsibilities include performing CAD modeling, conducting thermal and structural analysis, building prototypes, analyzing failures, and managing the transition of successful projects into production. To succeed, you must apply engineering first principles to every decision while navigating manufacturing processes and vendor relations. Required skills include proficiency in CAD platforms, high-quality engineering drawing creation, and hands-on fabrication. Preferred technical expertise includes SiemensNX, Teamcenter, PCB integration, thermal management design, and managing EMI constraints within mechanical systems to solve critical national security requirements for the Intelligence Community.

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 hardware development from initial concept generation through real-world deployment.
  • Design mechanical systems and components for advanced defense technologies using first principles physics.
  • Create high-quality CAD models and engineering drawings that meet industry standards.
  • Lead design reviews, conduct technical analyses, and visit vendors to manage production requirements.
  • Build physical prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful designs into full production.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive hardware test plans for mission-critical systems.
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • 10+ years of Mechanical Engineer experience in a professional setting.
  • BS, M.Eng, MS, or PhD in a related engineering field.
  • Experience in an immersive technical project in collegiate or professional settings.
  • Proficiency in CAD and ability to create high-quality engineering drawings meeting industry standards.
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
  • High competence with and fluid use of engineering first principles.
  • Experience with PCBAs, SiemensNX/Teamcenter, thermal management, EMI constraints, and cross-functional collaboration (preferred).

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