Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Drones & Propulsion

$191k - $253k

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer at our Costa Mesa HQ to shape the future of autonomous drone technology. This role involves leading product development for complex systems, from gimbals to rocket motors, ensuring successful integration and execution across teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design with 7+ years of experience, alongside excellent CAD skills. A competitive salary range of $191,000—$253,000 USD is offered, complemented by top-tier employee benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Lead Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Drones & Propulsion in Costa Mesa, CA vacancy
  • $191k - $253k

    Slope is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Lead to oversee core product development for advanced drone systems at our Costa Mesa HQ. You will integrate complex systems and provide strategic technical leadership across multiple engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have... 
    Suggested

    Slope

    Costa Mesa, CA
    5 days ago
  • Anduril Industries is seeking a propulsion and hydrodynamics lead for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Lead, you will steer thruster design, hydrodynamic optimization, and performance trades to maximize range and endurance. You will build... 
    Suggested

    Anduril-1

    Huntington Beach, CA
    5 days ago
  • $129k - $171k

     ...military in months, not years.ABOUT THE JOBAt Anduril, our Mechanical Engineers, Components and Propulsion are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting...  ....WHAT YOU’LL DODesign & Analyze Propulsion Systems: Lead the conceptualization, design, and detailed... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    1 day ago
  • $98k - $130k

     ...Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test,...  ...customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and...  ...interfaces.ABOUT THE JOBAnduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our Costa... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    1 day ago
  • $146k - $194k

     ...Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test,...  ...customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and...  ...interfaces.ABOUT THE JOBAnduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our Costa... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    1 day ago
  • Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Lead to join the team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Lead core product development for drones and complex systems, including but not limited to optical gimbals, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads. This role requires... 
    Work experience placement

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    5 days ago
  • $146k - $194k

     ...ABOUT THE TEAM: Anduril’s Drones team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our rapidly growing...  ..., Ghost, Anvil, and future autonomous platforms. As a Lead...  ...deep product knowledge in mechanical, electrical, system integration... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Santa Ana, CA
    2 days ago
  • $150k - $220k

     ...solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement,...  ...industry. We are looking for a talented Lead MechanicalEngineer to join our team at our...  ...ResponsibilitiesDirect the design of the mechanical (HVAC) systems, including but not limited... 
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Night shift

    Integrated Project Services

    Irvine, CA
    1 day ago
  • $70k - $300k

     ...compute payloads that power autonomous robotics systems in complex real...  ..., communication), and mechanical components (structures, thermal...  ...Systems Role: As a Mechanical Engineer on the Hardware Team at Field...  ...such as autonomous vehicles, drones, or ruggedized robots. Systems... 
    Contract work
    Remote work

    Field Ai

    Irvine, CA
    5 days ago
  • $129k - $171k

     ...missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket...  ...closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production...  ...—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide...  .... ABOUT THE JOB As a Mechanical Engineer, you will conduct... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Relocation package

    Anduril

    Costa Mesa, CA
    5 days ago
  • $191k - $253k

     ...1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket...  ...closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production...  ...safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide...  ...Job Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Lead to join the team at our Costa... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Description As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you are responsible for overseeing the overall project development processes, analyzing blueprints and specifications, and designing system models according to clients' requirements and budget... 
    Permanent employment

    Turion Space

    Irvine, CA
    more than 2 months ago
  • $43 - $62 per hour

     ...Lead EngineerThe Lead Engineer position is responsible for independently delivering engineering services, from conceptual design through construction...  ...Management3+ years of experience with a Design/Build Mechanical Contractor or consultantDesired:Professional Engineer licenseACCO... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday

    ACCO Engineered Systems

    Costa Mesa, CA
    2 days ago
  • $150k - $220k

     ...Lead Mechanical EngineerAt IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry... 
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Night shift

    IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC

    Irvine, CA
    5 days ago
  • $191k - $253k

    A defense technology company is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer in Costa Mesa. This role involves driving the mechanical design of autonomous air vehicles, ensuring system performance and conducting design reviews. Candidates should have 12+ years in engineering, a... 

    Anduril

    Costa Mesa, CA
    5 days ago
  • $146k - $194k

     ...missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket...  ...closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production...  ...—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide...  ...with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    3 days ago
  • $100k - $150k

     ...and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Lead Stress Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an hybrid position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Immediate start

    Elevate Aircraft Seating

    Huntington Beach, CA
    17 days ago
  • $154k - $237k

     ...IPS is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning,...  ...facilities in the life sciences industry. We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Irvine, California office. Responsibilities... 
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Night shift

    IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC

    Irvine, CA
    5 days ago
  • $110k - $165k

     ...Mechanical Engineer Irvine, CA Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply...  ...generation hardware—spanning positioning, propulsion, environmental control, and energy...  ...Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable — the future of aviation... 

    Neon Aerospace

    Irvine, CA
    3 days ago
  • $70k - $300k

     ...Mechanical EngineerFieldAI is transforming how robots interact with...  ...applications.At FieldAI, we build autonomous robotic systems that operate...  ...'re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support system and...  ...such as autonomous vehicles, drones, or ruggedized robots.Systems... 
    Permanent employment
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Field AI

    Irvine, CA
    3 days ago
  • $110k - $165k

     ...Mechanical EngineerIrvine, CAAerospace is at a turning point — costs...  ...re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help design and integrate...  ...—spanning positioning, propulsion, environmental control, and...  ...solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable — the future of... 

    Neon Aerospace

    Irvine, CA
    2 days ago
  • $70k - $300k

     ...Mechanical Engineer FieldAI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are...  ...applications. At FieldAI, we build autonomous robotic systems that operate in demanding...  ...settings such as autonomous vehicles, drones, or ruggedized robots. Systems... 
    Permanent employment
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Field AI

    Irvine, CA
    1 day ago
  • $129k - $171k

    Anduril Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer based in Costa Mesa, California. In this role, you will conduct mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components. Responsibilities include CAD design, finite element analysis, and supporting manufacturing... 

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    5 days ago
  • $125k - $165k

     ...on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the...  ...tooling. As our Senior CNC Tooling Engineer, you'll own the entire...  ...and drive down cost per part.Lead root-cause analysis on chatter...  ...experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or UAV hardware.High-mix,... 
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Local area
    Shift work

    Mach Industries

    Huntington Beach, CA
    4 days ago
  • $90k - $150k

     ...defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the...  ...RoleMach Industries is seeking a Forward Deployed Autonomous Systems Engineer to operate, test, and iterate on autonomous aerial platforms in... 
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work

    Mach Industries

    Huntington Beach, CA
    1 day ago
  • Anduril is seeking an experienced Computer Vision Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA, to develop advanced perception systems for autonomous aerial platforms. You'll work at the intersection of computer vision and robotics, focusing on challenges like visual perception, SLAM, and... 

    Anduril

    Costa Mesa, CA
    5 days ago
  • $191k - $253k

     ...Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all...  ...We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists...  ...software solutions supporting our autonomous drone fleet. Applications...  ...QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start
    Relocation package

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...Description Field AI builds autonomous robotic systems designed to...  ...Product Safety to define and lead the company’s product safety...  ...with executive leadership, engineering, operations, and external...  ...Robotics, Systems Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer... 

    FieldAI

    Irvine, CA
    a month ago
  • $146k - $194k

     ...THE TEAM Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Propulsion Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly...  ...sub-processes.Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    3 days ago
  • $146k - $194k

     ...TEAMThe Missiles Manufacturing Engineering team at Anduril is dedicated...  ...scale.ABOUT THE ROLEAs the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for...  ...(TPS), and high-performance propulsion integration.Own Tooling & Capital...  ...Background: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing,... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Shift work

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA
    2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Lead Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Drones & Propulsion. Be the first to apply!