Mechanical Design Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the payload carriage and release system for unmanned rotorcraft within the Maneuver Dominance team.

You will collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams, drive design reviews, prototypes, and test plans, and travel to test sites as needed to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions with high growth potential. This role demands practical, hands-on leadership and clear communication across disciplines.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years in a technical aerospace engineering role with product delivery.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter and CAD for rapid concepting.
• Knowledge of mechanics, design, testing, and fabrication.
• Strong communication, report writing, and presentations.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.K. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the physical design of the payload carriage and release for a novel aircraft type.
• Define requirements and evaluate mechanical systems with partner organizations.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines to ensure integrated electrical, actuation, and mechanical systems.
• Participate in design reviews, conduct analysis, build prototypes and implement hardware test plans.
• Enhance team tools, templates, processes, and standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and travel to test sites as needed.

Skills

NX/Teamcenter

CAD software

Fundamental mechanics

Load paths design

Technical report writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical or aerospace engineering degree (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc)

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

CAD software

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

Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team in our Costa Mesa office. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces.

Here you will work on core product development for unmanned rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to design and development of a novel payload carriage and release system, analysis and testing of the system and it’s tooling design. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands‑on and a self starter with high growth potential.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own and drive the physical design of the payload carriage and release for a novel aircraft type.
• Participate in technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems. This will involve close collaboration with partner organizations,
• Work in close partnership with other disciplines internal to Anduril to ensure the electrical, actuation, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost‑effective system.
• Participate in design reviews, conduct analysis, build prototypes and implement hardware test plans.
• Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.
• Cultivate a vibrant, positive, dedicated and educational collaborative work environment.
• Travel to test sites and vendors to support critical hardware demonstrations and development test activities as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in a technical engineering role in a professional aerospace setting, with demonstrated track record of technical excellence, design creativity, collaboration and consensus building, and successful product delivery.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter and proficiency in CAD software with specific emphasis on rapid concepting and iteration of novel designs.
• Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge in core engineering principles, including fundamental mechanics of composite and metallic materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication.
• Understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations to design robust structurally efficient assemblies.
• An excellent communicator, experienced in report writing and the development and delivery of presentations across a range of settings.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.K. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with design and development of payload carriage and release systems.
• Experience in systems integration during airframe assembly, particularly focusing on mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated passion for aviation, aerospace, and/or unmanned systems.

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 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.