Associate Mechanical Engineer, Actuators

Speedrun Talent Network; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company hiring a mechanical engineer to lead the detailed design of rotary and linear actuators for production. You will drive development in sensing and electromechanical gear systems, ensuring parts are manufacturable at scale and validated with durability testing.

The role emphasizes precision CAD work (NX/SolidWorks), GD&T expertise, and hands-on machining knowledge, with a US Person status requirement for access to controlled data.

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 1-4 years of relevant experience.
• Owned mechanical design of at least 1 actuator from concept to production.
• Experience in design and analysis of geared actuation systems with rotary and linear gear reductions.
• CAD in NX or SolidWorks; understanding of casting, machining, hobbing, grinding, additive manufacturing.
• Proficient in mechanical drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop; knowledge of shop safety.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• US Person status is required due to access to export controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Own detailed mechanical design of rotary and linear actuators from conceptual phase into production.
• Drive development in sensing, eMachines, and electromechanical gear systems.
• Design with manufacturing and assembly in mind for high production rates.
• Evaluate cooling solutions for each application.
• Design durability test profiles using vehicle usage data.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and data analysis initiatives.

Skills

Actuator design

Geared actuation systems

CAD - NX/SolidWorks

GD&T - ASME Y14.5

Machining knowledge

Attention to detail

U.S. Person status

Education

BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own detailed mechanical design of rotary and linear actuators including but not limited to: eMachines, speed sensing and interconnect assemblies, gearboxes and housings from conceptual phase into production.
• Drive development in new technologies including sensing, eMachines, and electromechanical gear systems.
• Design with a heavy focus for manufacturing and assembly at production rates.
• Evaluate cooling solutions for each application.
• Design durability test profiles using vehicle usage data.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities, including process improvement, efficiency improvement and development of data analysis techniques.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 1-4 years of relevant experience.
• Owned mechanical design of at least 1x actuator from clean sheet design to production.
• Experience in design and analysis of geared actuation systems with rotary and linear gear reduction mechanisms.
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD) in NX or Solidworks. Understanding of manufacturing methods (casting, machining, hobbing, grinding, additive, etc)
• Proficient in mechanical drawings, ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop. Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep mechanical design experience and proven track record of success for rotary and linear actuators and sensors.
• Experience with torque and force sensing instrumentation and data reduction.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic and thermal analysis techniques.
• Design for volume manufacturing.
• Detailed assembly stackup development.
• Working knowledge of material selection and supply chains.

Per Anduril's expansion plans, we anticipate this job will be based out of Long Beach, CA beginning late 2027.

US Salary Range $101,000 — $135,000 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.

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