Lead Warhead Mechanical Engineer for Defense Innovation

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer for the Lethality Team to lead warhead mechanical design from prototype to production, focusing on platform integration, modeling, testing, and qualification. This hands‑on, fast‑paced role requires strong concept development, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and willingness to travel for testing, with security clearance eligibility.

At Senior level, warhead design background is preferred but not required; growth, ownership,

Qualifications

• BS or higher in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• 5–10+ years’ experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, analyze, and test new design concepts.
• Proficiency creating complex mechanical designs and drawings using CAD/PLM tools such as NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience executing tests to verify and validate designs meet system objectives and requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation (specifications, test procedures, technical reports, technical data packages).
• Ability to travel as required for testing (surges up to 25%).
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Subject to pre‑employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead warhead and complex ordnance/munitions system designs from prototype to production.
• Develop mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
• Create high‑fidelity prototype assemblies and assess performance through rigorous testing.
• Execute and manage arena, ground, flight, and system‑level testing of munitions products, including high‑speed video capture, data analysis, and design iteration based on results.
• Develop project plans, program schedules, design‑of‑experiments, and coordinate safety protocols.
• Work with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors supporting critical design, prototype, test, and production efforts.
• Support the assembly and disassembly of explosive test articles and precision targets.
• Operate in a fast‑paced environment where engineers learn quickly, take ownership, and execute with urgency.
• IMPACT YOU'LL HAVE: Deliver Mission‑Critical Defense Capabilities, Own end‑to‑end product development, Shape mission outcomes, Solve complex problems across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Mechanical design

CAD/PLM NX

Testing & verification

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX CAD/PLM

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer for the Lethality Team to lead warhead mechanical design from prototype to production, focusing on platform integration, modeling, testing, and qualification. This hands‑on, fast‑paced role requires strong concept development, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and willingness to travel for testing, with security clearance eligibility.

At Senior level, warhead design background is preferred but not required; growth, ownership,