Design Engineer, DFM / DFA
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 649 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anduril Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anduril Industries.
About this role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to create robust and manufacturable hardware for autonomous systems. Your role involves designing components from concept through production, collaborating with various teams to troubleshoot and streamline processes, and mentoring junior engineers in best practices. You will also be responsible for creating detailed engineering documentation and conducting engineering analyses to ensure manufacturing efficiency.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anduril Industries as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience with a focus on DFM and DFA
- High proficiency with modern 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo)
- Expert-level understanding and practical application of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T)
- Experience designing for complex weldments, precision machining, injection molding, composite structures, and adhesive joining
- Experience creating manufacturing documentation and assembly instructions
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Highly competitive equity grants included in full-time offers
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
- Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
- Focus on defense technology may not appeal to all candidates
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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