Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive equity grants

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles. The role involves leading design reviews and ensuring high-performance mechanical systems that meet complex environmental demands.

The position requires 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and a relevant degree. The salary range is between $129,000 and $171,000 USD, complemented by competitive equity grants and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in Advanced Air Vehicles Programs.
• Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles.
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD) and understanding of manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles.
• Own designs from concept generation to real-world use.
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, and build prototypes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience in Advanced Air Vehicles Programs

Integration of electrical and mechanical subsystems

Designing mechanical parts

Understanding of manufacturing methods

Competence with engineering first principles

Education

BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

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 Team

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation to integration and flight test, ensuring high‑performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles
• Own designs from concept generation to real‑world use
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in Advanced Air Vehicles Programs
• Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD) and understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc.)
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data
• Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical

Salary and Benefits

US Salary Range: $129,000—$171,000 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 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 health, recovery, and other comprehensive benefits at little to no cost to employees.