Mechanical Engineer, Drones
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
- 87 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 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
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
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 Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for the development of mechanical subsystems for drone products, including optical gimbals and sensors. Your day-to-day tasks will involve gathering requirements, performing design calculations, leading design reviews, and building prototypes. You will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams and support hardware demonstrations, while also having opportunities for growth and leadership.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- 2+ years of mechanical/design experience in a professional setting
- Demonstrated ownership of a product from concept through production
- CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
- Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
- Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
Nice to have
- Experience in Solidworks or NX, and PLM systems
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T
- Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Salary range provided, but actual offer may vary based on multiple factors
- High ownership and collaboration required, which may lead to a demanding work environment
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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