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Mechanical Engineer, Drones

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)

Defenseonsitesenior$132k–$175k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Own drone mechanical subsystems from concept to full-rate production.
  • Develop optical gimbals, batteries, structures, sensors and payloads.
  • Build prototypes and support live customer hardware demonstrations.

Ideal candidate

Practical, hands-on self-starter who takes high ownership of complex hardware and thrives collaborating across disciplines to ship real drones fast.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of mechanical/design experience in a professional setting
  • Demonstrated ownership of a product from concept through production
  • CAD skills and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
  • Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
  • Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills
  • Ability to summarize technical content to help inform future requirements
  • BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience

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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