Anduril
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Hardware Platform, 7+ years of experience
$146K–$194K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of professional mechanical design experience taking physical hardware from initial concept through fabrication and functional test.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
About the job
Designs, tests, and scales mechanical hardware for Anduril platforms, owning components and assemblies from concept through fabrication, functional testing, and volume manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings; design parts for varied fabrication processes and validate performance with analysis and simulation.
- Plan and execute prototyping and functional tests, and apply DFM/DFA methods to improve manufacturability and throughput.
- Coordinate with electrical, manufacturing, quality, safety, test teams, and suppliers to resolve hardware issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- High proficiency in parametric 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or Creo) and modern PLM/PDM environments (e.g., Teamcenter).
- Working knowledge of engineering drawings, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis; hands-on prototyping and fabrication skills.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret depending on division).
Nice to have
- Experience aligned with a track: ordnance and warheads; tightly integrated electromechanical systems; or tooling, high-volume manufacturing, and assembly optimization.
- Active U.S. Security Clearance (DoD Secret, Top Secret, or DOE Q); willingness to travel for field/range testing when required (up to 25% for Lethality workstreams).
Pay
$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary only)
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, Creo, Teamcenter, ASME Y14.5, FEA
AI focus
No specific AI work stated.
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