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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril· AFS : Intelligence Systems Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for defense technologies, collaborating with electrical and software teams, prototyping, CAD modeling, thermal/structural analysis, and supporting manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware from concept generation to real world use
  • Experience interfacing with manufacturing and production
  • 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

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 design and CADHands-on fabrication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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