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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lethality

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Engineering Services : Lethality
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $270kfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead new warhead designs from prototype to production, focused on warhead mechanical design, platform integration, modeling and simulation, performance testing, qualification assessment, and transition to production for defense systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead warhead and complex ordnance/munitions system designs from prototype to production.
  • Develop mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
  • Create high-fidelity prototype assemblies and assess performance through rigorous testing.
  • Execute and manage arena, ground, flight, and system-level testing of munitions products, including high-speed video capture, data analysis, and design iteration based on results.
  • Develop project plans, program schedules, design-of-experiments, and coordinate safety protocols.
  • Work with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors supporting critical design, prototype, test, and production efforts.
  • Support the assembly and disassembly of explosive test articles and precision targets.
  • Operate in a fast-paced environment where engineers learn quickly, take ownership, and execute with urgency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 8+ 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:Mechanical design3D CADGD&TPrototyping and fabricationTesting and data analysisSafety and compliance
Nice to have:Project planning

Benefits

  • Typically includes top-tier benefits for full-time employees; specifics not listed in the description.
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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