Senior Mechanical Automation Engineer - Manufacturing

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and deployment of automated manufacturing equipment across our facilities.

You will collaborate with electrical, controls, and robotics teams to deliver robust, scalable automation solutions, create 3D models and BOMs, perform mechanical analyses, and mentor junior engineers toward production-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design with a focus on automation, machinery, or robotics.
• Proficient 3D CAD in NX and 2D CAD in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment from concept to commissioning.
• Develop system-level designs, simulations, and studies to define requirements.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings and BOMs.

Skills

8+ years experience

NX 3D CAD

AutoCAD 2D CAD

Mechanical design

Automation machinery

FEA

Statics & dynamics

US Person

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and deployment of automated manufacturing equipment across our facilities.

You will collaborate with electrical, controls, and robotics teams to deliver robust, scalable automation solutions, create 3D models and BOMs, perform mechanical analyses, and mentor junior engineers toward production-ready systems.