Senior ElectroMechanical Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Senior Electromechanical Engineer to own the integration of power, control, and harness subsystems into rugged defense products. You will design critical hardware, packaging, and cable assemblies for extreme environments, partnering with electrical, software, and mechanical teams.

Requirements include 5+ years in electromechanical integration, CAD proficiency, and manufacturing-ready drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electromechanical integration or related field.
• Proven ability to integrate electrical components into rugged assemblies.
• Experience with wiring harness integration for military-grade use cases.
• Apply engineering first principles across thermal, structural, and power domains.
• Proficient in CAD and producing manufacturing-ready drawings.
• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• Onsite work at Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration of power, control, and harness subsystems into products.
• Design mechanical hardware, enclosures, and cable assemblies for harsh environments.
• Develop harness routing schemes and optimal mounting strategies.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers across lifecycle.
• Contribute to rapid iteration within a high-performing product team.
• Travel to field exercises and work with Warfighters for feedback.
• Own designs from concept through production and scale-up.

Skills

Electromechanical integration

Hardware design

Systems engineering

Wiring harness integration

Cabling design

EMI/EMC principles

Signal integrity

CAD drafting

Manufacturing drawings

Thermal management

Power distribution

Cross-functional collaboration

Onsite work

Education

BS in Engineering

MS or PhD in Engineering

Tools

NX Electrical Routing

SolidWorks Electrical

CATIA Electrical

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Senior Electromechanical Engineer, you will play a critical, hands-on role in bringing our advanced defense products to life, demonstrating significant ownership and technical leadership. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead System Integration: Drive the comprehensive integration of power, control, and harnessing subsystems into robust, finished products, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability.
• Robust Hardware Design: Design and develop critical mechanical hardware components, including durable enclosures, innovative electronics packaging solutions, efficient bus bars, and complex cable assemblies built to survive extreme conditions.
• Harnessing Expertise: Deliver conceptual and detailed harness routing schemes, define optimal mounting strategies, and implement best practices for reliable and maintainable electrical interconnects.
• Cross-functional Technical Partnership: Collaborate closely with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to implement, rigorously test, and validate complex electromechanical systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborative Innovation: Contribute actively within a dynamic, high-performing product development team, fostering an environment of rapid iteration and technical excellence.
• Direct Mission Impact: Travel to field exercises and work directly alongside warfighters, providing critical product support and gathering invaluable feedback for continuous improvement.
• Full Product Lifecycle Ownership: Iterate on your designs from concept to production, partnering with our manufacturing team to ensure efficient documentation, build processes, and successful delivery at scale.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience specifically in electromechanical integration, hardware design, or systems engineering within a relevant industry (e.g., defense, aerospace, automotive, robotics).
• Demonstrated expertise and a proven track record in successfully integrating electrical components into rugged mechanical assemblies, with examples of past designs.
• Extensive experience with cabling design, wiring harness integration, and managing electromechanical interfaces for products designed for extreme or military-grade use cases.
• High competence with, and fluid application of, engineering first principles across disciplines, including but not limited to: thermal management, structural integrity, material science, power distribution, and signal integrity.
• Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to produce high-quality, manufacturing-ready engineering drawings that adhere to industry standards.
• BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics)
• Excitement to work onsite at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience selecting, specifying, and integrating ruggedized and MIL-spec connectors (e.g., D38999, ITT Cannon, Amphenol).
• Deep familiarity with common electrical interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., USB, CAN, Ethernet, RS-485/232, SPI, I2C).
• Strong understanding and practical experience with EMI shielding, EMC best practices, and robust signal integrity design.
• Competency with 3D CAD harness routing tools (e.g., NX Electrical Routing, SolidWorks Electrical, CATIA Electrical).
• Advanced understanding of enclosure design, material selection, and manufacturing processes for various environmental protection levels.
• Well versed in ingress protection (IP) standards (e.g., IP67, IP68) and practical