Mechanical Engineer, Lead

Anduril

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $191,000 - $253,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
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7+ years progressive mechanical experience
3+ years technical leadership managing teams
Expert cad skills with templates
Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Lead to drive core product development for autonomous drones and complex systems including optical gimbals and batteries

Job Summary

  • Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Lead to drive core product development for autonomous drones and complex systems including optical gimbals and batteries.
  • The role requires expert-level ownership of complete product integration and execution while providing strategic influence across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Candidates will mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and balance operational needs to optimize for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost.

Matching Summary

Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Lead to drive core product development for autonomous drones and complex systems including optical gimbals and batteries.

Salary

Base: $191,000 - $253,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years progressive mechanical experience
  • 3+ years technical leadership managing teams
  • Expert CAD skills with templates
  • Structures thermal management mechanisms expertise
  • Complete product ownership concept to production

Nice-to-have

  • Solidworks or NX PLM system proficiency
  • GD&T mastery and standard definition
  • Multiple manufacturing methods CNC composites
  • Experience authoring RFIs proposals white papers
  • Flight hardware qualification campaign experience

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7+ years progressive mechanical/design experience
  • 3+ years in technical leadership roles
  • Proven ability to scale and ship complex products

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