Mechanical Engineer, Edge Compute and Communications

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Connected Warfare, to design and prototype hardware for military applications. The role requires at least 2 years of experience and CAD skills. Competitive salary ranges from $129,000 to $170,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits. Join a team committed to transforming military capabilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional mechanical experience required.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs.
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from concept generation to real world use.
• Design novel hardware for mission sets from the ground up.
• Prototype and get hands-on to build first articles.

Skills

Design, prototype, and ship hardware

Engineering first principles

CAD skills

Hands-on fabrication

Education

BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

ANSYS

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.

Connected Warfare is the team at Anduril dedicated to the modernization of the command and control systems of U.S. and Allied forces. New technologies and new adversaries demand a new approach to battlefield intelligence, and you will be the driving force behind the integration of cutting-edge edge compute and communications technologies that make that approach a reality.

About The Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Connected Warfare to join our team. As a Mechanical Engineer at Anduril, you will own hardware from concept generation to real world use, serving as a key part of a tight-knit product team. You will work with customers to understand real battlefield challenges and design novel hardware for those mission sets - from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from concept generation to real world use
• Serve as a key part of tight-knit product team
• Work with customers to understand real battlefield challenges
• Design novel hardware for those mission sets - from the ground up
• Use engineering first-principles, analysis, and testing to ensure your designs will survive battlefield conditions
• Get hands-on to build prototypes and first articles
• Travel to exercises and work alongside warfighters to support and collect feedback on our products
• Iterate on your designs and work with our manufacturing team to build and deliver them at scale

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design, prototype, and ship hardware
• Past record of design ownership in a team setting (professional or otherwise)
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
• 2+ years of professional mechanical experience
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
• BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.)
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and 3D printing
• Knowledge of static, dynamic, or thermal analysis methods and use in ANSYS
• Active Top Secret Security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $129,000—$170,000 USD. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, income protection, generous time off, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development, commuter benefits, and relocation assistance.

Anduril is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.