Anduril
2027 Early Career Warhead Engineer
$86K–$114K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Education
- Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Design, prototype, test, and transition warheads and ordnance systems from prototype to production.
What you'll do
- Design warheads and complex ordnance/munitions systems; create prototype parts and assess them through range testing.
- Manage end-to-end arena and system testing, including planning, experiment design, and safety.
- Capture test video, compile and analyze ground and flight test data, and assemble/disassemble explosive test articles and precision targets.
What they ask for
- Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be a U.S. Person; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
- Able to start full time in 2027.
Nice to have
- Experience creating complex mechanical designs using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX; test experience including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination.
- Experience preparing engineering documentation, munitions testing, or explosive operations and/or handling munitions.
Pay
$86,000 — $114,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, NX
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