Anduril
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
$147K–$196K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years required; 10+ years preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field.
About the job
Leads the design, integration, and commissioning of automated manufacturing equipment and tooling across Anduril factories.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical design from concept through commissioning, including system designs, simulations, and equipment requirements.
- Design and integrate robotic equipment, fixtures, tooling, EOAT, safety components, and mechanical power systems; create models, drawings, and BOMs.
- Oversee fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and integration with electrical, controls, and robotics teams; mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field.
- 8+ years of mechanical design experience focused significantly on automation, machinery, or robotics.
- Strong 3D CAD capability in NX and proficient 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD.
- Experience with fabrication processes and FEA/design simulations; must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information or facilities.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of relevant mechanical design experience.
- Experience with motion studies, tolerance stack-ups, design simulation, and designing/fabricating tooling such as mandrels, jigs, and fixtures.
Pay
$147,000 — $196,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, AutoCAD, FEA, VFDs, pneumatics
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