Anduril
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
$115K–$175K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years required; 6+ years preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
About the job
Leads the design, integration, commissioning, and production rollout of automated manufacturing equipment and robotic systems across Anduril factories.
What you'll do
- Design and integrate automation equipment, fixtures, assembly tooling, and robotic end-of-arm tooling from concept through commissioning.
- Create system designs, simulations, 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials; perform mechanical analysis and select components.
- Oversee fabrication, assembly, and testing; troubleshoot issues and collaborate with electrical, controls, and robotics engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field.
- 4+ years of mechanical design experience focused significantly on automation, machinery, or robotics.
- Strong 3D CAD capability in NX and proficient 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD.
- Experience with machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing; must be a U.S. Person.
Nice to have
- 6+ years of relevant mechanical design experience.
- Experience with FEA, motion studies, tolerance stack-ups, design simulation, or tooling design and fabrication.
Pay
$115,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, AutoCAD, FEA
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative