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Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Production Test
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Santa Ana, CA$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer in the Manufacturing organization focused on designing complex mechanical assemblies and fixtures for PCBA and product-level test systems, with emphasis on DFM/DFT, integration with PDM, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to enable manufacturing and testing across air, land, and sea platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Build things that test things. Design mechanical assemblies using professional CAD design tools.
  • Work with rapid fabrication teams or 3rd party suppliers to source equipment.
  • Integrate designs into Anduril’s PDM systems and follow product design release processes.
  • Work with design teams to integrate mechanical DFM / DFT requirements into products.
  • Develop complex electromechanical systems within a multidisciplinary group and collaborate with software and electrical engineers.
  • Generate test work instructions for technicians in MES and train technicians on equipment use as required.
  • Determine root cause of product failures and recommend corrective actions (RCCA).
  • Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements based on test outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields OR 6+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of degree.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on product designs that have gone to manufacturing.
  • Expert capability with at least one Mechanical Design package(s).
  • Experience with contract manufacturers, in-house fabrication, and prototyping process.
  • Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as load cells, strain gauges, multimeters, etc.
  • Strong root cause analysis skills of non-conforming hardware.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems.
  • Experience integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret clearance.

Skills

Required:Mechanical designDFM / DFTPDM systemsRoot cause analysisCross-functional collaborationTest data analysis

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and security provisions)
  • Competitive compensation with equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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