Mechanical Engineer, Drones
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsitesenior$132k–$175k
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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