Senior Mechanical Engineer (Drones)

Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our Costa Mesa HQ Here you will work on core product development for drones and complex systems, including but not limited to optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities Own complex mechanical subsystems for Anduril’s drone products from concept to full rate production Gather requirements and work through trade studies to determine the best solution Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs Lead design reviews and obtain buy-in from other cross‑disciplinary partners Build prototypes, define and execute hardware test plans, iterate on designs, summarize results and lessons learned Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed Travel to test sites and vendors as needed Benefits Full Family Health Coverage 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers Family Planning & Support Incentivized Time Off Mental Health Resources Financial Planning Unlimited Provisions Professional Development The ideal candidate would be practical, hands‑on and a self starter. Demonstrated ownership of a product from concept through production. Ability to summarize technical content in a cohesive way to help inform and shape future requirements. Advanced CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards. 8+ years of mechanical/design experience in a relevant capacity. Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms. BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Advanced proficiency in hands‑on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering). Experience in SolidWorks or NX, and PLM systems. Solid understanding and application of GD&T. Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration. Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with designing for rugged environments. Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware. Experience with electro‑mechanical and electrical design concepts. Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries