Mechanical Engineer: Edge Compute & Field Hardware

Anduril-1; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own hardware from concept to field, focusing on edge compute and communications for defense systems.

You will design, prototype, and ship hardware, collaborate with customers, and ensure performance in harsh environments. A strong CAD background and hands-on fabrication are required, with a BS/MS/PhD in engineering and U.S. person status.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven ability to design, prototype, and ship hardware.
• Design ownership in a team setting with engineering first principles.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to produce high-quality drawings.
• Hands-on fabrication skills.
• U.S. Person (due to export-controlled information).

Responsibilities

• Own hardware end-to-end from concept to real-world use.
• Design from the ground up for demanding mission sets.
• Work with customers to translate battlefield challenges into hardware solutions.
• Apply engineering first principles and rigorous testing for survivability.
• Build prototypes and first articles, iterating quickly to production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to scale designs for volume.
• Travel to field exercises and support warfighters for feedback.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Engineering principles

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS

Job description

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own hardware from concept to field, focusing on edge compute and communications for defense systems.

You will design, prototype, and ship hardware, collaborate with customers, and ensure performance in harsh environments. A strong CAD background and hands-on fabrication are required, with a BS/MS/PhD in engineering and U.S. person status.