Anduril Industries

Staff Mechanical Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
high
2216 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
2026-10-22

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About this role

As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on the Omen Team at Anduril Industries, you will lead the mechanical design of an innovative autonomous air vehicle from concept to production. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of subsystems, conducting design reviews, and supporting testing efforts. You will also contribute to enhancing team processes and tools while maintaining a focus on operational needs and development speed.

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What you need

  • A minimum of 12+ years in a technical engineering role in a professional setting.
  • Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication.
  • Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations to design robust structurally efficient assemblies.
  • Strong proficiency in CAD software (Any platform, but NX preferred) with specific emphasis on complex fixturing and tooling design.
  • Hands-on experience supporting assembly fixturing and tooling full life cycle development through design, procurement, build, and implementation.
  • Expertise with high-performance airframe manufacturing and assembly processes, including composite and metallic part machining, locating, fixturing, fastening, joining, fuel sealing, and integration from piece part to completed airframe.

Nice to have

  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter.
  • Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration.
  • Broad experience in leading tooling and manufacturing of composite and metallic airframes and parts.
  • Experience in systems integration during airframe assembly.
  • Experience in metrology verification methods and equipment used for aircraft assembly fixturing and part fabrication.

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 or flexibility in work hours.
  • The role requires travel to test sites and vendors as needed, which may impact work-life balance.
  • The salary range is broad and may vary significantly based on multiple factors.
  • The position involves working in a high-ownership culture, which may require a strong commitment and adaptability to fast-paced environments.

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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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