Anduril
Mechanical Engineer, Space Special Programs
$132K–$175K
Chantilly, Virginia, United States +3 · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Herndon, Virginia, United States
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Herndon, Virginia, United States - Experience
- 3–8 years of professional experience in hardware product development; 1+ years in a classified environment is a plus.
- Education
- B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering or technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
About the job
Design, prototype, test, and integrate spacecraft mechanical hardware and ground equipment, from requirements through qualification and production support.
What you'll do
- Design spacecraft hardware and associated ground equipment; develop components through prototyping, verification, and space qualification.
- Perform structural and mechatronic design, environmental testing, and performance characterization; investigate production issues.
- Collaborate across disciplines, conduct design reviews, and manage concurrent work as priorities and timelines change.
What they ask for
- B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a similar engineering or technical field.
- 3–8 years of professional experience in hardware product development.
- Experience with ground-up system design and any 3-D CAD; hands-on assembly, prototyping, testing, and characterization of mechanisms designed for 0g but in a 1g environment.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience designing, integrating, and flying Cubesat spacecraft meant to operate in LEO through GEO environments.
- 1+ years of experience working in a classified environment.
Pay
$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
3-D CAD, PCB Layout, 3D printing, MGSE
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