Mechanical Engineer, Drones

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop core mechanical subsystems for tactical drone products, including gimbals, structures, and payloads. You'll own designs from concept through production, collaborating across disciplines in a fast-paced defense technology environment.

What you'll do

• Own mechanical subsystems for drone products from concept to full production
• Perform design analysis using hand calculations and FEA to develop and optimize solutions
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams
• Build prototypes, execute hardware tests, and iterate on designs based on results
• Investigate root causes of hardware failures and support customer demonstrations
• Balance operational requirements while optimizing for speed, mass, cost, and manufacturability

What they're looking for

• CAD proficiency (any platform) with industry-standard drawing skills
• Hands-on prototyping (machining, welding, soldering, shop tools)
• Engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
• FEA and analytical design methods
• Technical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Project management and technical documentation
• Solidworks or NX (preferred)
• PLM systems experience (preferred)

Benefits

• High growth potential and leadership opportunities
• Work on cutting-edge defense technology and autonomous systems
• Collaborative team environment with specialist engineers
• Hands-on role with direct impact on product development
• Located at Costa Mesa headquarters