2027 Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects into production. You will present design reviews, run analyses, visit vendors, and execute hardware test plans, applying first-principles physics to each decision.

Travel to test sites and vendors is required. The role offers opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, gain hands-on fabrication experience, and contribute to autonomous, AI-enabled defense

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects into production.
• Present design reviews, run analyses, visit vendors, and execute hardware test plans.

Skills

First principles physics

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Machining tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

We are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! We hire self-motivated people, those who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else could hold for them. If you are eager to solve tough problems, then this role might be for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design & build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, design & execute hardware test plans.
• Use firstprinciplesphysics as a basis for every decision.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed abachelor’s ormaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S.export-controlledinformation or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.

• Able to start full time in 2027.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills.

• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to makehigh-qualityengineering drawings that meet common industry standards.

• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.

• Ability to integrate electrical components into designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.).

• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and/or 3D printing.

• Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.

• Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.

• Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented.

US Salary Range

$86,000—$114,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.