- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- IrvineCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
- Salary
- $191,000–$253,000 a year
Full-time
Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Job description
We are looking for a Senior Manager , Mechanical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. This role will own rapidly developed, ruggedized product introduction in addition to scaling legacy design concepts to support full-rate production. You will also be leading a team of engineers, and establishing robust design, integration, testing, and validation processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Chief Engineer to drive a rapid prototyping, growth mindset to the team while ensuring concepts are developed with the required engineering rigor to scale rapidly to production-ready designs capable of reliable deployment throughout the world.
Job responsibilities
- Lead Family of Systems D evelopment from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across Anduril's internal stakeholders.
- Manage and mentor a team of ~5-6 Mechanical Engineers , driving technical execution and professional growth within the Mechanical Engineering team.
- Oversee full-cycle Subsystem and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development, guiding requirements derivation, mechanical design and system integration, validation and reliability testing, and transition to manufacturing.
- Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing to ensure product reliability in many of the harshest environments on earth.
- Coordinate with internal and manufacturing, quality, and reliability partners to ensure high-quality documentation required for high-quality production and delivery.
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with internal and external customers as needed.
Job requirements
- 8+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience in a professional setting with engineering management experience.
- Proven experience transitioning products from concepts into ruggedized fielded products. Experience with military hardware a plus.
- 3D CAD proficiency (any platform) and ability to understand and apply GD&T to create high quality engineering drawings.
- Experience with production processes, including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing and 3D printing to inform design for manufacturability.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter for design, production release, and change management.
- M.Eng, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.