- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
- Salary
- $191,000–$222,000 a year
Full-time
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Targeting & Sensing Systems
Job description
WHAT YOU'LL DO: As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on the Connected Warfare team, you will take immediate and comprehensive ownership of the mechanical systems for a critical product already in production. This pivotal role involves driving its continuous improvement, evolution, and scalability, directly impacting global defense capabilities in an ever changing battlefield. YOU WILL:
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 changing how military systems…
Job requirements
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience with a demonstrated track record of design ownership in a team setting.
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and materials selection, paired with high competence and fluid use of engineering first principles.
- Hands-on prototyping experience; comfortable moving between CAD, machine shop, and test bench.
- Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings and documentation.
- Meaningful experience with managing a BOM and drawings within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool.
- Experience with complex root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of permanent corrective action (PCA) related to quality improvement.
- A self-starter mentality, capable of identifying problems, proposing innovative solutions, and executing with minimal oversight.