Mechanical Engineer - Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

15h

About The Position

ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Own designs from concept generation to real world use including avionics, mechanisms, thermal systems, fuel systems, and other general design tasks as required. Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles. Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision. Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans. Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production. Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed. Travel to test sites as needed. Support the design and analysis of composite structures, including the development of tooling essential for high-volume production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
3+ years of experience in mechanical design or engineering.
Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD - Siemens NX preferred).
Understanding of scalable manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc).
General knowledge of manufacturing processes for composites, metal components, and plastics.
Background in first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Broad experience working across multiple mechanical engineering domains (e.g., mechanisms, thermal systems, avionics, fuel systems).
5+ years of experience in mechanical design or engineering.
Ability to adapt designs from metal components to composites, with a basic understanding of material trade-offs.
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques for composites and plastics.
Hands-on experience with composites and tool design, including familiarity with out-of-autoclave fabrication methods.
Experience in thermal & structural analysis.

Responsibilities

Own designs from concept generation to real world use including avionics, mechanisms, thermal systems, fuel systems, and other general design tasks as required.
Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles.
Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans.
Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
Travel to test sites as needed.
Support the design and analysis of composite structures, including the development of tooling essential for high-volume production.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.