Senior Mechatronics Engineer, Spacecraft Systems Leader

Mosaic.tech; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Principal Mechatronics Engineer for the Space Special Programs team at Chantilly, VA. You will work on core technologies, spacecraft subsystems, and space systems, providing experienced technical leadership and contributing as an individual contributor.

The role emphasizes ownership, mentoring, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for leadership growth and hands‑on spacecraft design experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in immersive technical projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Hands-on assembly, prototyping, testing of mechanisms designed for space and microgravity environments.
• Strong grasp of engineering first principles.

Responsibilities

• Rapid evaluation of engineering concepts across fields.
• Design, analyze, implement, and test electro‑mechanical systems.
• Maintain high level system ownership with autonomy.
• Mentor engineers in small spacecraft design and test.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Principal Mechatronics Engineer for the Space Special Programs team at Chantilly, VA. You will work on core technologies, spacecraft subsystems, and space systems, providing experienced technical leadership and contributing as an individual contributor.

The role emphasizes ownership, mentoring, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for leadership growth and hands‑on spacecraft design experience.