Anduril Industries
Mechanical Engineer, Counter Intrusion
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop ruggedized hardware for autonomous defense systems, taking products from concept through production under aggressive timelines. You'll lead electromechanical design efforts for deployable platforms that operate in extreme environments, applying first-principles physics and rapid prototyping to deliver battlefield-ready solutions.
What you'll do
- Own ruggedized hardware design lifecycle from concept to production under compressed timelines
- Lead design reviews, conduct engineering analysis, and execute hardware test plans for extreme environments
- Build and iterate on prototypes of complex electromechanical systems
- Coordinate cross-functional teams for prototype development, failure analysis, and production transition
- Support hardware demonstrations with internal and external military customers
- Travel to test sites and vendor facilities as needed
What they're looking for
- Mechanical and electromechanical design (3+ years professional)
- 3D CAD proficiency and GD&T application
- Hands-on fabrication and prototyping
- Physics-based engineering analysis
- Component integration (motors, controllers, sensors, radars)
- Design for manufacturability (machining, sheet metal, molding, welding, 3D printing)
- NX/Teamcenter (preferred)
- Production process knowledge
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $129,000–$171,000 USD
- Equity grants included in full-time offers
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Top-tier benefits package at minimal cost to employees
- Support for recovery and professional development
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Tell us about a complex electromechanical system you've designed from scratch to production—what were the biggest challenges?
- How do you approach design decisions, and can you give an example of applying first-principles physics to solve a problem?