Senior Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril

Costa Mesa, United States
Base: $146,000 - $194,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
Full development lifecycle ownership
First principles physics decisions
Design reviews and vendor visits
The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms

Job Summary

  • The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.
  • Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems.
  • Anduril offers comprehensive healthcare, income protection, generous time off, family planning support, mental health resources, and professional development.

Matching Summary

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.

Salary

Base: $146,000 - $194,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants; Benefits: Top-tier benefits including healthcare, income protection, generous time off, family planning, mental health resources, and professional development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full development lifecycle ownership
  • First principles physics decisions
  • Design reviews and vendor visits
  • Hardware test plan execution
  • Prototype building and failure analysis
  • Customer demonstrations support

Nice-to-have

  • NX/Teamcenter experience
  • Architectural trade studies
  • Vendor performance evaluation
  • Structural, thermal, and electrical analysis

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience on air vehicles
  • Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems
  • Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD)
  • Understanding of manufacturing methods
  • BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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