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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$170k
versus about
$158k
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Test Fixtures joins the Maneuver Dominance team to support the development of Thunder, an autonomous attack rotorcraft designed for contested environments. The role involves the rapid design, fabrication, and assembly of test fixtures and surrogate aircraft systems for ground test validation. You will lead technical efforts to define requirements, conduct design reviews, and establish methodologies for verifying mechanical systems while collaborating across disciplines to ensure integrated hardware reliability. Key responsibilities include prototyping, managing vendor relationships, and developing internal tools and standards. Required skills include proficiency in CAD platforms like NX, MATLAB, SIMULINK, and SIMSCAPE, alongside expertise in manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing. The role requires a deep understanding of structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms to solve complex integration challenges for aircraft operating in contested electromagnetic spectrums.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?
Median $165000 from 44 postings across 9 companies.