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Staff Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
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Costa Mesa, California$166k - $220k + equityPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment and contribute to system-level automation across multiple programs, partnering with electrical, controls, and robotics engineers.

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
  • Set mechanical design standards and best practices across the team
  • Lead mechanical design across multiple concurrent programs and mentor and develop engineers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field
  • 12+ 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
  • Expert ability to perform mechanical calculations (statics, dynamics, material selection, etc.)
  • Extensive experience performing FEA, motion studies, and system-level simulations to de-risk designs
  • Track record of owning end-to-end equipment development and implementation
  • 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/machinery/roboticsMechanical calculations (stress, dynamics, material selection)FEA and motion studies

Benefits

  • US Salary Range: $166,000—$220,000 USD
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in offers
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
  • Explore Our Benefits: https://www.anduril.com/careers
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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