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2027 Early Career Mechanical Engineer

$86k - $114k

anduril

2027 Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

While this exact role may not be open today, we are always looking ahead and want to connect with talented people like you for future opportunities. We will begin reviewing applications in August 2026 for positions starting in 2027. We highly encourage you to apply early to get a head start! By submitting your application today, you'll be on our radar, and an Anduril recruiter will reach out to you directly as soon as a matching role opens up.

About The Job

We are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! We hire self-motivated people, those who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else could hold for them. If you are eager to solve tough problems, then this role might be for you!

What You'll Do
  • Design & build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
  • Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, design & execute hardware test plans.
  • Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
  • Get exposure to missile integration and testing.
  • Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 months - 2 years of technical work to include technical internship and able to start full time in 2027.
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills.
  • CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
  • High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to integrate electrical components into designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.).
  • Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and/or 3D printing.
  • Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
  • Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.
  • Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented.

US Salary Range

$86,000 - $114,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
    • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to View email address on click.appcast.io.
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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