Mechatronics Engineer

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The Anduril Frontier Systems team is building the next generation of robotic platforms for defense and industrial applications. We are a small, high-performing team of roboticists, ML engineers, and systems engineers delivering real-world capability to operators in the field. Our systems operate in unstructured, contested environments where robustness and reliability are non-negotiable. We seek to deliver validated, integrated capabilities to the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We are seeking a Hardware / Mechatronics Engineer to maintain, modify, and integrate the robotic platforms our team develops on. You will be the hands-on expert responsible for robot health, sensor integration, custom mechanical fabrication, and the physical modifications needed to adapt commercial platforms for defense applications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in mechatronics, robotics hardware, or electromechanical systems integration
• Hands-on experience with robotic platforms (assembly, disassembly, repair)
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and fabrication (CNC, 3D printing)
• Experience with sensor integration and calibration
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motor drivers, and embedded hardware
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with legged robotic platforms
• Experience with dexterous hand or gripper hardware
• FEA and structural analysis experience
• Prior work in defense, aerospace, or field robotics

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair robotic platforms: joint module replacement, actuator diagnostics, sensor calibration, and firmware updates
• Design and fabricate custom mechanical assemblies: payload mounting systems, tool attachments, sensor brackets, and protective enclosures
• Integrate sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, force/torque) into robotic platforms
• Design and build end-effector modifications and task-specific tooling
• Develop and maintain hardware documentation, maintenance procedures, and spare parts inventory
• Support field testing and demonstrations, including rapid hardware triage

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed