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Mechanical Engineer, High Speed Missiles

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Mechanical Systems
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Costa Mesa, CA$129k - $171kfull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Mechanical engineer role focused on designing and integrating hardware for high-speed air vehicles and missile platforms, from concept to flight test, within Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and integrate hardware for high-speed air vehicles.
  • Own full design lifecycles, from initial concept to real-world deployment.
  • Apply first principles of physics to guide all decisions and design processes.
  • Lead design reviews, conduct analyses, visit vendors, and define and execute hardware test plans.
  • Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
  • Travel to test sites or vendor locations as needed

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in advanced air vehicle programs.
  • Familiarity with hypersonic missile systems and military standards.
  • Hands-on experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into high-speed air vehicles.
  • Proficiency in designing mechanical parts using CAD software and a strong understanding of manufacturing methods, including machining, sheet metal work, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and composite lamination.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles.
  • BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and integrationFirst principles reasoningDesign reviews and testingPrototyping and failure analysisSystems integration (electrical/mechanical)

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and more)
  • Competitive compensation with base salary and equity as part of total compensation package
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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