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Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Effects

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building AI-driven command-and-control and autonomous systems. The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering team seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, integrate, prototype, and flight-test advanced hardware for unmanned air vehicles, owning designs from concept through production and supporting field demonstrations.

Skills

  • Mechanical engineering experience on advanced air vehicle programs
  • Integration of electrical and mechanical subsystems
  • Proficiency in CAD and mechanical part design
  • Understanding of manufacturing methods: machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination
  • Strong grounding in engineering first principles and analysis

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate mechanical hardware on unmanned air vehicles
  • Own designs from concept generation through integration, test, and production
  • Apply first-principles physics to inform design decisions
  • Lead design reviews, run engineering analyses, and define/execute hardware test plans
  • Build and validate prototypes, perform failure analysis, and iterate designs
  • Visit vendors and evaluate manufacturing and supplier performance
  • Support customer demonstrations and travel to test sites as required

Education

  • BS or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (US roles)
  • Life and disability insurance covered by company
  • Generous PTO and caregiver/wellness leave with December holiday hiatus
  • Family planning and parenting support (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier coverage)
  • Mental health resources and 24/7 therapy/coaching
  • Professional development reimbursement and commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance (role-dependent) and retirement savings plans (401(k)/Roth/etc.)
  • Competitive equity grants included in many full-time offers
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Founded in 2017, based out of Irvine, California, Anduril is a defense technology company that builds creative cost-effective products to aid those serving on the front lines of national security. By listening to the national security community, A...

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November 8, 2025
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