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Mechanical Engineer, Drones

Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike
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Costa Mesa, CA$98k - $130kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Mechanical engineer role focused on core product development for drones and complex systems (optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors, payloads) within the Tactical Recon & Strike team.

Responsibilities

  • Own complex mechanical subsystems for Anduril's drone products from concept to full rate production
  • Gather requirements and work through trade studies to determine the best solution
  • Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
  • Lead design reviews and obtain buy-in from other cross-disciplinary partners
  • Build prototypes, define and execute hardware test plans, iterate on designs, summarize results and lessons learned
  • Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production
  • Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
  • Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of mechanical/design experience in a professional setting
  • Demonstrated ownership of a product from concept through production
  • CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
  • Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
  • Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • Ability to summarize technical content in a cohesive way to help inform and shape future requirements
  • BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and subsystem ownershipTrade studies and requirements gatheringHand calculations and FEADesign reviewsPrototyping and hardware testingRoot cause analysisCommunication and documentation

Benefits

  • Benefits package (comprehensive, competitive) available to full-time employees; health, recovery, and related support
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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