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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Hardware Platform, 7+ years of experience

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Core Technology Products
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design, test, and scale mission-critical hardware across autonomous air, sea, ground, and strike platforms. Roles span three work-streams: Core Technology Products, Lethality (Warhead Design), and Design for Excellence (DFM/DFA).

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Hardware Ownership: Own components and complex mechanical assemblies from requirements definition, hand calculations, and conceptual design through prototyping, testing, and volume manufacturing.
  • Rigorous Mechanical Design: Create high-fidelity 3D models and fully defined 2D drawing packages in strict accordance with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) standards.
  • Multi-Discipline Engineering: Design parts across diverse fabrication processes—including precision 3/5-axis CNC machining, complex weldments, sheet metal, injection molding, composite layups, and structural adhesive bonding.
  • Analysis & Simulation: Apply first-principles engineering and FEA/hand calculations to validate structural, thermal, vibrational, and tolerance-stackup performance under harsh operational conditions.
  • Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA): Perform 1D/3D tolerance stacks, DFMEAs, and tool-access assessments early in development to de-risk production bottlenecks and scale throughput.
  • Prototyping & Test Execution: Build physical prototypes, author detailed test plans, and run functional testing (environmental, dynamic, bench-top, or live arena/range tests depending on track).
  • Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate shoulder-to-shoulder with Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Test teams, as well as external suppliers, to solve urgent hardware bottlenecks.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of professional mechanical design experience taking physical hardware from initial concept through fabrication and functional test.
  • High proficiency in parametric 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or Creo) and modern PLM/PDM environments (e.g., Teamcenter).
  • Working knowledge of engineering drawings and practical application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Demonstrated hands-on prototyping and fabrication skills with a track record of root-causing manufacturing and hardware defects.
  • Strong foundation in engineering first principles (statics, dynamics, material selection, heat transfer, and structural mechanics).
  • Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret depending on division).

Skills

Required:3D CADASME Y14.5 GD&TDFM/DFAPrototyping & TestCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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