Senior Mechanical Engineer, Actuators

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

2d • $147,000 - $196,000

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will own detailed mechanical design of rotary and linear actuators, including eMachines, speed-sensing and interconnect assemblies, gearboxes, and housings, from concept through production. The role drives development of technologies such as sensing, eMachines, and electromechanical gear systems, with a strong focus on manufacturing and assembly at production rates. Responsibilities also include evaluating cooling solutions, developing durability test profiles using vehicle usage data, and contributing to continuous improvement through process and efficiency improvements and data-analysis techniques.

The position is anticipated to be based in Long Beach, California, beginning in late 2027. U.S. Person status is required because the role needs access to export-controlled data. The stated U.S. salary range is $147,000–$196,000, base salary only. The posting also notes that full-time offers generally include equity grants and that Anduril offers benefits to full-time employees; specific benefits are not enumerated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Have owned mechanical design of at least one actuator from clean-sheet design through production.
• Experience designing and analyzing geared actuation systems with rotary and linear gear-reduction mechanisms.
• Experience designing mechanical parts in NX or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods such as casting, machining, hobbing, grinding, and additive manufacturing.
• Proficiency in mechanical drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop.
• Working knowledge of machine-safety and shop-safety protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• U.S. Person status, as the position requires access to export-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

• Deep mechanical-design experience and a proven track record with rotary and linear actuators and sensors.
• Experience with torque- and force-sensing instrumentation and data reduction.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic and thermal analysis techniques.
• Experience designing for volume manufacturing.
• Experience developing detailed assembly stackups.
• Working knowledge of material selection and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Own detailed mechanical design of rotary and linear actuators, including eMachines, speed-sensing and interconnect assemblies, gearboxes, and housings, from concept through production.
• Drive development of new technologies, including sensing, eMachines, and electromechanical gear systems.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly at production rates.
• Evaluate cooling solutions for each application.
• Design durability test profiles using vehicle usage data.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities, including process improvement, efficiency improvement, and development of data-analysis techniques.

Benefits

• The posting says full-time employees receive top-tier benefits through a comprehensive, competitive package described as available at little to no cost; specific benefits are not listed.
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior