Senior Mechanical Engineer: Warhead & Munitions Design Lead

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead warhead designs from prototype to production, focusing on mechanical design, integration, modeling, testing, and qualification. You will work with vendors and internal teams to accelerate development, ensure safety, and transition to production while maintaining high standards of reliability and performance.

Experience in ordnance systems and security clearance is preferred; the role offers competitive

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• 5-10+ years' experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, analyze, and test new design concepts.
• Proficiency creating complex mechanical designs and drawings using CAD/PLM tools such as NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience executing tests to verify and validate designs meet system objectives and requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation (specifications, test procedures, technical reports, technical data packages).
• Ability to travel as required for testing (surges up to 25%).
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead warhead and complex ordnance/munitions system designs from prototype to production.
• Develop mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
• Create high-fidelity prototype assemblies and assess performance through rigorous testing.
• Execute and manage arena, ground, flight, and system-level testing of munitions products, including high-speed video capture, data analysis, and design iteration based on results.
• Develop project plans, program schedules, design-of-experiments, and coordinate safety protocols.
• Work with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors supporting critical design, prototype, test, and production efforts.
• Support the assembly and disassembly of explosive test articles and precision targets.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment where engineers learn quickly, take ownership, and execute with urgency.
• IMPACT YOU'LL HAVE: Deliver Mission-Critical Defense Capabilities; Own End-to-End Product Development; Shape Mission Outcomes Through Engineering Excellence; Solve Complex Problems Across Disciplines.

Skills

Warhead design leadership

Mechanical design leadership

System integration

Testing & qualification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace or related engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead warhead designs from prototype to production, focusing on mechanical design, integration, modeling, testing, and qualification. You will work with vendors and internal teams to accelerate development, ensure safety, and transition to production while maintaining high standards of reliability and performance.

Experience in ordnance systems and security clearance is preferred; the role offers competitive