Senior Mechanical Engineer Rugged Defense Systems Equity

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Health and wellness support

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to own the full design lifecycle of rugged hardware, coordinating CAD models, prototyping, and rigorous testing. You’ll ensure seamless integration with subsystems like LiDAR and power systems, while driving for manufacturability and field reliability.

The role demands deep experience in design ownership, RCAs, and DFx methods, with the ability to travel for field feedback and qualification campaigns.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience with design ownership.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and materials selection.
• Hands-on prototyping experience; comfortable moving between CAD, machine shop, and test bench.
• Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings and documentation.
• Meaningful experience with managing a BOM and drawings within a PLM tool.
• Experience with complex root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of PCA.
• A self-starter mentality with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full mechanical design lifecycle for rugged, mission-critical hardware.
• Drive design evolution and translate feedback into detailed mechanical designs.
• Own the CAD-to-prototype pipeline, coordinate fabrication, and validate performance via benchtop testing.
• Ensure robust mechanical integration across subsystems (LiDAR, mounts, power, electronics).
• Design for extreme environments (shock, vibration, environmental sealing) and field maintainability.
• Manage engineering documentation, including drawings, specs, and BOMs, with change control.
• Support qualification campaigns and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reach program goals.
• Engage with end users to gather feedback during exercises and provide product support.

Skills

Design ownership

CAD modeling

Tolerance analysis

Prototyping

Engineering drawings

BOM management

PLM tools

RCA / PCA

Self-starter

Security clearance (US Person)

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

CAD software

Manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, composites)

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to own the full design lifecycle of rugged hardware, coordinating CAD models, prototyping, and rigorous testing. You’ll ensure seamless integration with subsystems like LiDAR and power systems, while driving for manufacturability and field reliability.

The role demands deep experience in design ownership, RCAs, and DFx methods, with the ability to travel for field feedback and qualification campaigns.