Mechanical Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop portable command and control systems for aerial robotic teams that operate alongside ground forces. You'll own complex electro-mechanical design projects from concept through production, collaborating across disciplines in a fast-paced defense technology environment.

What you'll do

• Execute rapid engineering concept evaluations and physics-based trade studies
• Design, build, and test electro-mechanical systems with high ownership and autonomy
• Lead design reviews, conduct hardware testing, and manage vendor relationships
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition designs into production
• Support customer hardware demonstrations and visit test sites as needed
• Integrate ground and air vehicle systems with portable C2 platforms

What they're looking for

• Mechanical CAD design
• Manufacturing methods (machining, composites, 3D printing, molding)
• Engineering first principles and physics-based analysis
• Electrical schematic and wiring diagram interpretation
• Prototyping and hands-on fabrication
• Structural, thermal, and electrical analysis
• Aircraft subsystem integration
• MIL-STD requirements and military standards

Benefits

• Competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits package
• High growth and leadership opportunities
• Work on cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology
• Collaborative multi-disciplinary environment