- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jan 22, 2026
- Salary
- $129,000–$171,000 a year
Full-time
Mechanical Engineer, High Speed Missiles
Job description
The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for missile platforms . Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle , from concept generation to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is…
Job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate hardware for high-speed air vehicles.
- Own full design lifecycles, from initial concept to real-world deployment.
- Apply first principles of physics to guide all decisions and design processes.
- Lead design reviews, conduct analyses, visit vendors, and define and execute hardware test plans.
- Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
- Travel to test sites or vendor locations as needed
Job requirements
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in advanced air vehicle programs.
- Familiarity with hypersonic missile systems and military standards.
- Hands-on experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into high-speed air vehicles.
- Proficiency in designing mechanical parts using CAD software and a strong understanding of manufacturing methods, including machining, sheet metal work, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and composite…
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles.
- BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience using Siemens NX and Teamcenter software.