Mechanical Engineer, Thunder
Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : MD - ME
Costa Mesa, CA$132k - $198kFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team in Costa Mesa, developing unmanned rotorcraft payload carriage and release systems and coordinating with UK/US partners.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the physical design of the payload carriage and release for a novel aircraft type, overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.
Qualifications
- BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Skills
Required:Payload carriage and release system designNX/TeamcenterMechanical design principles (composites, metals)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, recovery, and other support) available for full-time employees, with information accessible via Explore Our Benefits link.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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