Lead Mechanical Engineer for Drones & Complex Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers

Professional Development

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Costa Mesa, CA. This role involves leading product development for drones, overseeing technical execution, and mentoring engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in mechanical design, expertise in CAD, and proven leadership in technical roles. Benefits include full family health coverage, paid parental leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive mechanical/design experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong engineering judgment to optimize based on product maturity.
• Proficiency in designing for rugged environments and complex product scaling.

Responsibilities

• Lead core product development for drones and complex systems.
• Drive technical teams with leadership and mentorship.
• Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures.

Skills

Expert CAD skills

Leadership

Mechanical Design

Manufacturing Methods

Team Mentoring

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

NX

PLM systems

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Costa Mesa, CA. This role involves leading product development for drones, overseeing technical execution, and mentoring engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in mechanical design, expertise in CAD, and proven leadership in technical roles. Benefits include full family health coverage, paid parental leave, and opportunities for professional development.