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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Customer Success
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 a year
Full-time

Mechanical Engineer, Support System

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S.

Job requirements

  • BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience owning the design, analysis, build, and functional test of complex physical hardware or mechanisms.
  • Strong foundation in first-principles mechanical design, structural packaging, material selection (metals, composites, hardware), and 3D CAD modeling.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with system safety practices, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation methodologies (e.g., MIL-STD-882E or equivalent industrial standards).
  • Hands-on mechanical aptitude with an iterative, prototype-to-learn mindset and a high bias for action in fast-paced environments.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Direct experience developing Ground Support Equipment (GSE), launch/recovery mechanisms, mobile heavy equipment, or transport and packaging solutions for aerospace or defense systems.
  • Operational experience in land or maritime expeditionary environments—supporting flight line operations, field maintenance, or complex tactical deployments.
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