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Mechanical Design Engineer, Hardware Platform, 2+ years of experience

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Core Technology Products
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Costa Mesa, CA$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries seeks hands-on Mechanical Design Engineers to design, test, and scale mission-critical hardware across autonomous air, sea, ground, and strike platforms. Roles are organized into three core 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 in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combinations of education and work experience.
  • 2+ years of professional mechanical design experience taking physical hardware from initial concept through fabrication and functional test.
  • Proficiency in parametric 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, 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.
  • Hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience, including root-cause analysis of manufacturing and hardware defects.
  • Coursework or professional experience applying statics, dynamics, material selection, heat transfer, and structural mechanics to hardware design problems.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Skills

Required:Parametric 3D CADPLM/PDMASME Y14.5 GD&TPrototyping & FabricationStatics, Dynamics, Heat TransferFirst-principles Engineering

Benefits

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

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