Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By applying the expertise, technology, and business model of the most innovative companies of the 21st century to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Its family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that converts thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About the Job

We are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team, with positions open in Costa Mesa, CA. These roles are targeted to start on a quarterly basis beginning in 2026. We hire self-motivated people who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else could hold for them. If you are eager to solve tough problems, this role might be for you.

What You'll Do

• Design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, and design and execute hardware test plans.
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
• Get exposure to missile integration and testing.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 months to 2 years of technical work, including technical internship, and able to start full time in 2026.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills.
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to integrate electrical components into designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and/or 3D printing.
• Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
• Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.
• Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we'd love to hear from you.