Anduril
Mechanical Engineer, Omen
$132K–$175K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Mar 25, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 4+ years in a professional technical engineering role (non-internship); also requires experience in an immersive technical project.
- Education
- BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience.
About the job
Design and integrate mechanical systems for Omen, an autonomous aircraft, from concept through low-rate production, including testing and manufacturing support.
What you'll do
- Own mechanical design and help define requirements and verification methods for aircraft systems.
- Lead design reviews, analysis, vendor engagement, prototyping, and hardware test plans.
- Coordinate subsystem integration and optimize designs for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost.
What they ask for
- 4+ years in a professional technical engineering role (non-internship) and experience in an immersive technical project.
- Strong knowledge of mechanics, composite materials, structural design, analysis, testing, fabrication, and load paths.
- Proficiency in CAD, with experience in complex fixturing and tooling design; hands-on tooling lifecycle and airframe manufacturing experience.
- BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience; eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter and clean-sheet aircraft configuration.
- Experience with airframe tooling, systems integration, metrology, structural testing, or aviation-related hands-on projects.
Pay
$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAD, NX, Teamcenter
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