Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. We are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! We have positions open in Costa Mesa, CA. These roles are targeted to start on a quarterly basis beginning in 2026. We hire self-motivated people, those who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else could hold for them. If you are eager to solve tough problems, then this role might be for you!

Requirements

Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
3 months - 2 years of technical work to include technical internship and able to start full time in 2026.
Demonstrated hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills.
CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.

Nice To Haves

Ability to integrate electrical components into designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.).
Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and/or 3D printing.
Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.
Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented.

Responsibilities

Design & build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, design & execute hardware test plans.
Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
Get exposure to missile integration and testing.
Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.