Staff Mechanical Engineer, Rugged Systems & Integration Lead

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to own the full mechanical design lifecycle for rugged, mission-critical hardware on the Connected Warfare team. You will drive design evolution, coordinate CAD-to-prototype activities, and ensure seamless integration across LiDAR, mounts, power, and electronics in extreme environments.

You will lead QA-oriented design improvements, manage BOMs and drawings in PLM tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while occasionally

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience with a demonstrated track record of design ownership in a team setting.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and materials selection, paired with high competence and fluid use of engineering first principles.
• Hands-on prototyping experience; comfortable moving between CAD, machine shop, and test bench.
• Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings and documentation.
• Meaningful experience with managing a BOM and drawings within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool.
• Experience with complex root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of permanent corrective action (PCA) related to quality improvement.
• A self-starter mentality, capable of identifying problems, proposing innovative solutions, and executing with minimal oversight.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full mechanical design lifecycle for rugged, mission-critical hardware, from initial assessment of existing architecture to identifying design gaps and technical debt.
• Drive design evolution and innovation, translating operational feedback and evolving requirements into detailed mechanical designs.
• Own the complete CAD-to-prototype pipeline, including design, coordinating fabrication, and validating performance through rigorous benchtop testing.
• Ensure robust mechanical integration across complex subsystems (LiDAR, weapon mounts, power systems, electronics) and design for extreme environments.
• Serve as the mechanical authority for product quality, investigating issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving DFM and DFA improvements.
• Manage all engineering documentation, including production drawings, technical specifications, and BOMs, while overseeing configuration and change management.
• Support qualification campaigns and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
• Engage with warfighters in the field, traveling to exercises to collect feedback and provide critical product support.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

Materials selection

Prototyping

CAD software

Engineering drawings

BOM management

PLM tools

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to own the full mechanical design lifecycle for rugged, mission-critical hardware on the Connected Warfare team. You will drive design evolution, coordinate CAD-to-prototype activities, and ensure seamless integration across LiDAR, mounts, power, and electronics in extreme environments.

You will lead QA-oriented design improvements, manage BOMs and drawings in PLM tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while occasionally