Mechanical Engineer, Actuators
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsitemid-level$132k–$175k
At a glance
Highlights
- Own rotary and linear actuator design from concept into production.
- Develop new sensing, eMachines and electromechanical gear systems.
- Build autonomy-powered defense systems on Lattice OS platform.
What they offer
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Ideal candidate
A hands-on mechanical designer with 4+ years owning actuators from clean sheet to production who cares about manufacturability, durability testing and continuous improvement in mission-driven defense technology.
Requirements
- BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 4+ years relevant experience
- Owned mechanical design of at least one actuator from clean sheet to production
- Experience designing geared actuation systems with rotary and linear reduction
- Experience designing mechanical parts in CAD in NX or SolidWorks
- Understanding of manufacturing methods including casting, machining, hobbing, grinding, additive
- Proficient in mechanical drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T
- Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop with safety protocols
- U.S. Person status required for export-controlled data access
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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