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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Monument Design

Anduril


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 146000 - 194000
Posted: 19 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Maneuver Dominance team is building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft built to fight alongside crewed combat aviation to deliver overwhelming mass effects deep beyond the front lines. The team in London builds the Mission System and the autonomy that makes aircraft like Thunder work.

Autonomy is only as good as the link that carries it. Thunder is a compact airframe with weapons sensors and radios competing for the same antenna real estate flying low and in formation in a spectrum that is actively contested. That is the problem you would own.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to support payloads integration for the Thunder team

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Own and drive mechanical systems and platform development overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.
  • Lead technical efforts to define requirements propose possible solutions and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.
  • Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical software and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable flexible cost-effective system.
  • Spearhead design reviews conduct analysis visit vendors prototype and implement hardware test plans.
  • Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools templates processes and standards.
  • Cultivate a vibrant positive dedicated high-energy educational and enjoyable community environment.
  • Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed mass manufacturability and cost
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
  • Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional technical engineering position (non-internship)
  • Proven CAD skills (Any platform but NX preferred) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures fluids thermal and mechanisms
  • MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE experience
  • Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal CNC etc.)
  • Rapid prototyping background (structures/electronics/software) & 3D printing knowledge
  • Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining shop tools welding soldering)
  • BS or MS in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
  • Ability to travel 25% with potential surges above 25%
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
  • Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors controllers sensors etc.)
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T
  • Advanced designing skills for CNC machining composites sheet metal injection molding PCBA integration
  • Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
  • Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
  • Understanding of MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-810G
  • Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
  • Experience with Formula SAE Baja SAE Design Build Fly etc.

US Salary Range

$146000 - $194000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC