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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and integration of automated manufacturing equipment across Anduril factories, focusing on concept through commissioning and handover, simulations, tooling, safety, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment, from initial concept through commissioning and handover
  • Develop system-level designs, simulations, and engineering studies to de-risk concepts and fully define overall equipment requirements
  • Perform simulations for robotic systems and equipment, including reach studies and system architecture development
  • Design, build, and integrate fixtures and assembly tooling for automation applications
  • Design, build, and integrate EOAT for industrial robots / cobots
  • Design equipment utilizing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power systems
  • Design and integrate safety guarding, light curtains, interlocks, and other safety-related mechanical components
  • Create detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
  • Select appropriate mechanical components, including bearings, linear motion systems, actuators, gearboxes, fasteners, etc.
  • Perform mechanical analysis, including stress, strain, and thermal analysis
  • Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical designs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, commissioning, and production rollout
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers, controls engineers, and robotics engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems
  • Lead mechanical design on large or complex automation equipment and mentor junior mechanical engineers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field
  • 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a significant focus on automation, machinery, or robotics
  • Strong 3D CAD capability in NX
  • Proficient 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD
  • Strong understanding of mechanical components commonly used in automation, such as linear actuators, rotary actuators, servo motors, VFDs, gears, bearings, pneumatics, etc.
  • Experience with fabrication processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
  • Strong ability to perform mechanical calculations (statics, dynamics, material selection, etc.)
  • Experience performing FEA and design simulations/studies to de-risk designs
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Skills

Required:3D CAD (NX)2D CAD (AutoCAD)Mechanical design for automation

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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