Anduril
Design Engineer, DFM / DFA
$129K–$171K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience focused on DFM/DFA.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Design and scale manufacturable mechanical hardware for autonomous systems, from concept and prototyping through high-rate production.
What you'll do
- Design components and assemblies using DFM/DFA principles and varied manufacturing processes; perform tolerance analyses and DFMEAs.
- Create and release engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, process sheets, and assembly documentation.
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve manufacturing issues, iterate designs, and mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience focused on DFM/DFA.
- High proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo) and associated PDM/PLM systems; expert practical knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).
- Experience designing for at least three listed manufacturing domains; manufacturing documentation experience; must be eligible to obtain / maintain US Security Clearance.
Pay
$129,000 — $171,000 USD (base salary only)
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, Creo, ASME Y14.5, MIG, TIG, FCAW
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