Drimva

Anduril

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Systems

$146K–$194K

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026

Experience
4+ years of professional mechanical design experience; no alternatives stated.
Education
Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
Visa sponsorship
Eligible for U.S. Security Clearance (DoD Secret, Top Secret, or DOE Q).

About the job

Designs, tests, and scales electromechanical packaging, enclosures, and sensor integration hardware for autonomous platforms, from concept through manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Own electromechanical assemblies from requirements and design through prototyping, testing, and volume manufacturing.
  • Create 3D models and 2D drawings; design components for varied fabrication processes and validate performance through calculations and analysis.
  • Build prototypes, conduct testing, and work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve hardware and production issues.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 4+ years of professional mechanical design experience taking physical hardware from initial concept through fabrication and functional test or LRIP.
  • Proficiency in parametric 3D CAD and PLM/PDM environments; working knowledge of engineering drawings, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience; professional experience applying core engineering principles to hardware design and designing tightly integrated electromechanical systems.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with FEA tools (Abaqus, ANSYS, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer) or basic PCB design / schematic review.

Pay

$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Teamcenter, Abaqus, ANSYS, Altium Designer

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