Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $100,000 - $110,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering
Hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills
Cad skills and high quality engineering drawings
Anduril Industries is seeking Early Career Mechanical Engineers for positions starting in 2026, based in Costa Mesa, California. The ideal candidates should have a background in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, with hands-on experience in design and fabrication, and an eagerness to solve complex problems in the defense technology sector

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI and autonomy.
  • The role involves designing prototypes, analyzing failures, and transitioning successful projects into production using first principles physics.
  • Candidates must be U.S. Persons due to required access to export controlled information and facilities.

Matching Summary

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Anduril Industries is seeking Early Career Mechanical Engineers for positions starting in 2026, based in Costa Mesa, California. The ideal candidates should have a background in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, with hands-on experience in design and fabrication, and an eagerness to solve complex problems in the defense technology sector.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $110,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills
  • CAD skills and high quality engineering drawings
  • Fluid use of engineering first principles
  • U.S. Person status required

Nice-to-have

  • Integration of electrical components like motors and sensors
  • Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding
  • Bias for action and problem-solving mindset
  • Natural curiosity about technologies and tools
  • Low-ego, high ownership, mission oriented culture

Key Requirements

  • Pursuing or completed Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3 months to 2 years of technical work experience
  • Must be a U.S. Person
  • Eligible to start full time in 2026

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or permanent residency (U.S. Person)

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