Senior Electromechanical Engineer - Rugged Systems

XYZ Venture Capital; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Electromechanical Engineer to lead hands-on integration of power, control, and harnessing subsystems into rugged defense products. You will own the design and validation of hardware enclosures, cabling, and packaging for extreme environments, working with the engineering team to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

Join a cross-functional team delivering critical national security technology, travel to field exercises, and drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electromechanical integration, hardware design, or systems engineering in defense/aerospace/robotics.
• Proven track record integrating electrical components into rugged mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with cabling design and harness integration for military-grade use cases.
• Strong application of engineering first principles across thermal, structural, materials, power, and signal integrity.
• Ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings and use CAD tools to support production.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration of power, control, and harnessing subsystems into finished products.
• Design and develop mechanical hardware, enclosures, and packaging solutions for extreme conditions.
• Create harness routing schemes and define mounting strategies for reliable electrical interconnects.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to test and validate complex systems.
• Contribute to rapid iteration within a high-performing product development team.
• Travel to field exercises and provide product support to warfighters for feedback.

Skills

Electromechanical integration

Hardware design

Systems engineering

Thermal management

Signal integrity

CAD software

Education

BS/MEng/MS in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

CATIA Electrical

Teamcenter PLM

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:

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. Within Connected Warfare, the Anduril Expeditionary Systems (AES) team builds large form factor products that ensure our soldiers on the front lines have access to these computing and communications capabilities that they need to succeed and survive in any environment. If this sounds exciting to work towards, we invite you to read further!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Senior Electromechanical Engineer within AES, 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)
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
• 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 methods to achieve them in product design.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM for design and data management.
• Hands-on prototyping experience including machining, shop tools, welding, soldering, and board assembly.
• Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters).
• Experience with power systems, battery management systems, PCBA design, controls, robotics, and/or motor/servo drive systems.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Direct & Meaningful Impact: Your engineering prowess will directly contribute to protecting those who serve, working on projects with critical national importance.
• Cutting-Edge Challenges: Engage with complex, first-of-their-kind engineering problems that push the boundaries of current technology.
• High Autonomy & Ownership: Take significant ownership of projects and systems, with the freedom to innovate and see your designs through from concept to deployment.
• Collaborative & Expert Team: Work alongside a highly skilled and passionate group of engineers, fostering a culture of mentorship, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, advanced professional development, and a clear career path within a dynamic and expanding company.

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:

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