Senior Space Mechanical Engineer, AI-Driven Defense

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company leveraging advanced AI, autonomy, and sensor fusion to enable rapid defense capabilities. Our Space team works on mission-critical space hardware and modular payloads to ensure space domain awareness and control for U.S.

and allies. The role focuses on owning hardware design from concept through flight hardware transfer, requiring strong hands-on engineering and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science.
• Hands-on technical project experience (collegiate or professional).
• CAD skills and ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware design from concept to launch, balancing design maturity with program needs.
• Lead subsystem design reviews and provide clear timelines and status.
• Run analyses, visit vendors, and define hardware test plans.

Skills

Hands-on engineer

Autonomous work

Attention to detail

Engineering fundamentals

Education

BS or higher in engineering or a hard science

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

CAD software

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company leveraging advanced AI, autonomy, and sensor fusion to enable rapid defense capabilities. Our Space team works on mission-critical space hardware and modular payloads to ensure space domain awareness and control for U.S.

and allies. The role focuses on owning hardware design from concept through flight hardware transfer, requiring strong hands-on engineering and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.