Anduril
Mechanical Engineer, Maneuver Air Defense
$132K–$175K
Irvine, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Apr 27, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of professional mechanical or electromechanical design experience.
- Education
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Owns mechanical design and rapid development of ruggedized vehicle-based defense subsystems from concept through low-rate production, including prototyping, testing, and cross-functional integration.
What you'll do
- Design, analyze, prototype, and test ruggedized structures and mechanisms, iterating toward reliable production hardware.
- Lead design reviews, vendor engagement, and hardware test plans while balancing mass, manufacturability, cost, and development speed.
- Collaborate across disciplines and support hardware demonstrations and field events; travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of professional mechanical or electromechanical design experience.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in immersive technical projects and demonstrated fabrication and rapid-prototyping skills.
- 3D CAD proficiency, ability to apply GD&T, and eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with NX and Teamcenter.
- Advanced degree or experience taking ruggedized electromechanical assemblies from concept to low-rate production.
Pay
$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
3D CAD, GD&T, NX, Teamcenter
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