Mechanical Engineer, High Speed Missiles

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop advanced hardware for high-speed missile platforms. You'll manage complete design lifecycles from concept through flight testing, applying physics-first principles to create resilient systems for contested environments.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical hardware for high-speed air vehicles
• Lead design reviews, conduct engineering analyses, and manage vendor interactions
• Define and execute comprehensive hardware test plans and demonstrations
• Build prototypes, perform failure analysis, and transition designs to production
• Integrate electrical and mechanical subsystems for complex air platforms
• Travel to test sites and vendor locations as needed

What they're looking for

• Mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles analysis
• CAD design (Siemens NX preferred)
• Manufacturing methods (machining, composites, 3D printing, injection molding)
• Hypersonic missile systems and military standards knowledge
• Structural, thermal, and electrical analysis
• Subsystem integration for high-speed vehicles
• Project lifecycle management from concept to deployment
• DoD security clearance eligibility

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($129,000–$171,000 USD)
• Equity grants included in most offers
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits at minimal cost
• Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
• Support for recovery and professional development