Drimva

Anduril

Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

$183K–$243K

Irvine, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jul 15, 2026

Experience
8+ years; no alternative stated.
Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Visa sponsorship
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

About the job

Leads mechanical engineering teams developing ruggedized systems from concept through production, including design, integration, testing, and manufacturing transition.

What you'll do

  • Lead Family of Systems development and oversee subsystem and LRU design, integration, validation, reliability testing, and manufacturing transition.
  • Manage and mentor a team of approximately 5–6 Mechanical Engineers and establish robust engineering processes.
  • Oversee design reviews, analysis, hardware testing, production documentation, and support hardware demonstrations.

What they ask for

  • 8+ years of professional mechanical/electromechanical design experience, including engineering management experience.
  • Experience transitioning products from concept to ruggedized fielded products.
  • 3D CAD proficiency and ability to apply GD&T to engineering drawings.
  • Experience with production processes including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing, and 3D printing.

Nice to have

  • Experience with NX/Teamcenter.
  • M.Eng, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Pay

$183,000 — $243,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

3D CAD, GD&T, NX/Teamcenter

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First seen Oct 10, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)