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Mechanical Engineer, Space Special Programs

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering
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Hybrid (Chantilly/Herndon, VA)$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer role within Anduril's Space Special Programs team in Chantilly/Herndon, VA, focused on full-cycle design of spacecraft hardware and subsystems, including deployment mechanisms, MGSE, and integration in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a cross-functional team to design market leading space flight hardware and associated ground equipment products
  • Implement product components through rapid prototyping, design verification, and space qualification activities
  • Learn and apply modern space-flight hardware design standards and guidelines to create high-reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies
  • Implement a variety of structural components and mechatronics, with associated environmental testing to assure robustness in the context of the various missions as well as to characterize performance envelopes of the hardware
  • Use rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and hands-on machining as appropriate to iterate quickly and allow for creative “outside-the-box" thinking
  • Participate in peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews and collaborate with other MEs on your team to improve everyone’s capabilities
  • Root cause investigation data collection and analysis in support of production operations
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple concurrent projects and changing delivery timelines

Qualifications

  • B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering or technical field
  • 3-8 years of professional experience in hardware product development
  • Basic understanding of PCB Layout requirements to meet space flight mechanical and manufacturing requirements
  • Experience in ground-up system design and any 3-D CAD
  • Hands-on assembly, prototyping, testing, and performance characterization of mechanisms designed for 0g but in a 1g environment
  • Experience designing and building very small mechanisms, components, and systems
  • Familiarity with launch environments, testing for launch environments, range safety, and system integration efforts
  • Demonstrated creativity and “out of the box thinking” for spacecraft mechanisms with an eye toward simplicity and reliability
  • Ability to determine and manage work assignments based on prioritized direction from management, near-term goals, and day-to-day progress
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
  • Ability to work within our company and team culture and take ownership of tasks
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:3D CADMechanical design for space hardwarePrototyping and rapid iterationTesting and environmental qualificationCommunication and teamwork
Nice to have:Launch environment familiarity

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and other support)
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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