Early-Career Mechanical Engineer — Hardware Prototyping
$100k - $110kDormont Manufacturing Co
Anduril Industries is seeking Mechanical Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA, set to start in 2026. Responsibilities include designing prototypes and participating in missile integration testing. Applicants should have a relevant degree and 3 months to 2 years of experience, with a focus on problem-solving and analysis. The role offers a salary range of $100,000—$110,000 USD, along with top-tier benefits including healthcare, generous PTO, mental health resources, and relocation assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co
$70k - $300k
...real-field applications. Hardware Team: The Hardware Team at... ...distribution, communication), and mechanical components (structures,... ...development (research, design, prototyping, testing) and operations (... ...Role: As a Mechanical Engineer on the Hardware Team at Field...Entry levelContract workRemote work$100k - $110k
Anduril Industries is seeking Mechanical Engineers to join their team in Costa Mesa, CA, starting in 2026. Candidates should be pursuing or... ...relevant technical experience. The role includes designing prototypes, performing analyses, and engaging in missile testing. The...Entry level- Anduril Industries is seeking Mechanical Engineers to join their rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. The positions are set to start on... ...beginning in 2026. Responsibilities include designing and building prototypes, analyzing failures, and presenting design reviews....Entry level
- Anduril Industries is seeking Mechanical Engineers for roles in Costa Mesa, CA, starting quarterly in 2026. The ideal candidates will design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects to production. Responsibilities include running analysis...Entry level
- A defense technology company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. You'll own designs from concept to production, focusing on hardware for unmanned air vehicles. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering...Suggested
$113k - $180k
Anduril Industries is seeking a Robotics Hardware Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. In this role, you will integrate components onto unmanned vehicles and collaborate with engineers to prototype hardware solutions. You will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring robust...- Responsibilities We are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! We have... ...beginning in 2026 Design & build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful... ..., visit vendors, design & execute hardware test plans Use first principles physics...Entry levelFull timeInternship
- Mach Industries located in Huntington Beach, CA is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype advanced defense systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of mechanical engineering experience and proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD tools such...
$129k - $194k
TryApplyNow is hiring an entry-level Mechatronics Engineer to support robotic platforms in Costa Mesa, CA. The role includes responsibilities like maintaining robotic health, designing mechanical assemblies, and integrating sensors. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years...Entry level$70k - $300k
...environments where tight integration between hardware and software is critical. We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support system and component level design... ...tests, and sensor alignment assessments. Prototyping: Rapidly iterate on prototypes for fit checks...Entry levelPermanent employmentContract workWork at officeFlexible hours$58 - $66 per hour
...Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India... ...of advanced hardware for air vehicles. You... ...through production Build prototypes, analyze failures, and... ...specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology... ...equal opportunities for career growth and professional...Work experience placement$58 - $66 per hour
Goken is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Advanced Air Vehicles in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves design and integration of advanced hardware for air vehicles, overseeing the development life cycle from concept to production. Candidates should possess a Bachelor...$129k - $171k
Anduril Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles. The role involves leading design reviews and ensuring high-performance mechanical systems that meet complex environmental demands. The position requires 5+ years...$129k - $170k
Anduril-1 in Costa Mesa is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype innovative hardware solutions for military applications. You will work closely with a product team to address real battlefield challenges and ensure designs can withstand harsh conditions....$129k - $171k
Anduril Industries, based in Costa Mesa, is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to lead hardware design and development. The ideal candidate will possess significant mechanical engineering experience, with a thorough understanding of CAD tools and hands-on fabrication...$146k - $194k
Anduril Industries is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Hardware Platform team in Costa Mesa, California. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or over 10 years of related experience. Responsibilities include...$146k - $194k
...years. ABOUT THE JOB As Senior Packaging Engineer, you will work within the Supply Chain... ...technical requirements Develop and review prototype requirements, execute against build... ...manufacturing environment, where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies are built...Full timeWork experience placementLocal areaRelocationRelocation packageFlexible hours$166k - $220k
Position Overview V&V System Engineer for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. Responsible for hardware verification and execution across the full product lifecycle— from... ...Qualifications Education : B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering or technical...Full timeWork at office$113k - $180k
...As our team expands, we are seeking a Robotics Hardware Engineer to focus on the challenges of rapid prototyping and contribute to the iterative advancement of Anduril... ...and software systems. Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to prototype and...Full timeWork experience placement$129k - $171k
...Composites Development Tooling Engineer for their Costa Mesa,... .... About the Team Anduril’s Hardware Platform division develops niche... ...core technology and quick‑turn prototypes to inform development paths... ...Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials engineering or another...Entry levelFull time- A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. The role involves ownership of the manufacturing value chain, developing tooling solutions, and collaborating with contract manufacturers for quick-turn development. Candidates should...Contract work
$129k - $171k
...months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB As a Mechanical Engineer III in the Manufacturing organization,... ..., in-house fabrication, and prototyping process. Familiarity with electronics... ...cause analysis skills of non‑conforming hardware. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal...Full timeContract workWork experience placementRelocation package$110k - $123.75k
...Description Job Description Mechanical Engineer Location: Irvine, CA... ...tech and aerospace, and build hardware that actually flies—this is... ..., first article builds, and early production runs. Testing... ...fundamentals. Participate in prototype builds, testing, root-cause...Full time$129k - $171k
...an entry-level Composites Development Tooling Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. This full-time role... ...collaborating closely with manufacturing to create prototypes. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or materials engineering, along with 3+ years...Entry levelFull time$129k - $170k
...spirit and a record of excellence in mechanical engineering, join us in shaping the future of military... ...a global scale. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own hardware from concept generation to real world... ...conditions Get hands‑on to build prototypes and first articles Travel to...$129k - $171k
...years. What You’ll Do Own hardware design from initial requirements... ...evaluating and verifying mechanical systems. Perform hand... ...and optimize designs. Build prototypes, run analysis, define and execute... ...to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry...Full timeWork experience placement$146k - $194k
...to inform integration Own hardware design from concept to launch... ...architectures with respect to mechanism design and performance Lead... ...technical progress Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition... ..., etc.) Mentor junior engineers REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BS...Full timeWork experience placementRelocation package$148k - $192k
...months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa... ...Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans. Actively contribute to the enhancement of...Full timeWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$150k - $213k
...ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile... ...define and execute hardware test plans Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful...Full timeWork experience placementLocal areaRelocation package$129k - $171k
...months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa... ..., run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects...Full timeWork experience placementRelocation package
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