2027 Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Competitive paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Anduril Industries, located in Seattle, WA, is seeking Mechanical Engineers to join their innovative team. The role focuses on designing and building prototypes, analyzing failures, and transitioning projects into production. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on fabrication skills.

Offering a competitive salary range of $86,000—$114,000, the position is part of a supportive workplace that values creativity and problem-solving. Benefits include equity grants and top-tier health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have a relevant engineering degree.
• 3 months to 2 years of technical work experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects.
• Present design reviews and run analysis.
• Get exposure to missile integration and testing.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication skills

CAD skills

Engineering first principles

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD software

3D printers

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.

About The Job

We are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! We hire self‑motivated people who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else can 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 first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
• Get exposure to missile integration and testing.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 months – 2 years of technical work to include technical internship and ability to start full time in 2027.
• Demonstrated hands‑on fabrication or laboratory skills.
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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 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 complimentary health and wellness programs, competitive paid time off, retirement contributions, and a supportive workplace culture.