Senior Mechatronics Engineer — Rapid Hardware Prototyping

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries, headquartered in Costa Mesa, seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to lead electro‑mechanical systems development, prototyping, and testing for complex platforms. You will own designs from concept through production, collaborating across controls, power, optics, and mechanical teams.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, systems integration, and applying first principles to fast‑paced defense projects with frequent vendor interaction and customer demonstrations.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on prototyping and soldering experience.
• Experience reading schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with microcontrollers, power conversion, and system integration.
• Experience with motor/servo drive systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Lead design reviews, vendors, and test plans.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects into production.
• Support hardware demonstrations with customers and travel to test sites as needed.

Skills

Mechatronics

Robotics

PCB design

ECAD

Prototyping

Schematic reading

Embedded systems

Motor control

Systems integration

First principles

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Anduril Industries, headquartered in Costa Mesa, seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to lead electro‑mechanical systems development, prototyping, and testing for complex platforms. You will own designs from concept through production, collaborating across controls, power, optics, and mechanical teams.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, systems integration, and applying first principles to fast‑paced defense projects with frequent vendor interaction and customer demonstrations.