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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$129K/yr - $171K/yr

2+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Mechanical Engineer will own hardware design, lead technical efforts, and support customer-facing hardware demonstrations while working on complex thermal solutions and integrations.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own hardware design from initial requirements through hand off to low-rate production

Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems

Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs

Build prototypes, run analysis, define and execute hardware test plans

Work on designs that involve the tight integration of complex thermal solutions, RF hardware, PCBAs, and cabling

Support critical customer facing hardware demonstrations and use these interactions to better understand the customers’ requirements

Travel to test sites as needed

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD skillsHands-on fabricationFEA analysisBSMEMSPhDASME Y14.5 GD&TCNC machining3D printingPCB integrationSoft skills

Required

Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)

2-4 years of mechanical experience in a professional setting

CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards

Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills and ability to root-cause and adapt quickly to design and manufacturing issues

High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles

Experience with integration of PCBAs and other electronics into a mechanical system

BSME, MS or PhD in a related engineering field

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

Preferred

Experience in NX/Solidworks/Teamcenter (PLM)

Solid understanding and application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Experience with mechanical designs for EMI constraints and passive/active thermal management

Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing PCBA integration

Experience working closely with electrical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing engineers

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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

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.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.