Senior Space Mechanisms Engineer — Flight Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Mental health resources and support

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Mechanism Design Engineer with a BS in engineering or hard science and 5+ years of relevant experience. You will create mechanisms for space payloads, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers. Candidates must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Competitive salary range of $146k-$194k plus top-tier benefits is offered, including comprehensive medical plans, generous time off, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanism design experience with space hardware.
• Experience with high-reliability design and vibration/shock resistance.
• Organized with ability to define scope and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanisms for space payloads.
• Use first principles to simplify designs.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanism design experience

Mechatronics experience

Coding in Python, MATLAB, or C++

Attention to detail

Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance

Education

BS or higher degree in engineering or hard science

Tools

Microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM)

CAD proficiency

Job description

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Mechanism Design Engineer with a BS in engineering or hard science and 5+ years of relevant experience. You will create mechanisms for space payloads, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers. Candidates must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Competitive salary range of $146k-$194k plus top-tier benefits is offered, including comprehensive medical plans, generous time off, and professional development assistance.