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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril· AFS : Intelligence Systems Engineering
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Reston, VA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems and components for defense technologies, collaborating with electrical and software teams, with hands-on prototyping, CAD modeling, thermal/structural analysis, and manufacturing support in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware from concept generation to real world use
  • Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
  • Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, 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 as needed

Qualifications

  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • 10+ years of Mechanical Engineer experience in a professional setting
  • BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in a related engineering field
  • Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
  • High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles

Skills

Required:Active U.S. Secret security clearanceMechanical engineeringCAD modeling and engineering drawings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and other support) available at little to no cost to employees
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
  • Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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