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Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Effects

11/7/2025

Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles while owning designs from concept generation to real-world use. Lead design reviews, run analysis, and support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.

Salary

98000 - 171000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide. Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.

About the Role

<div class="content-intro">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 are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3> The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. <h4>WHAT YOU’LL DO:</h4> <ul> <li>Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles</li> <li>Own designs from concept generation to real world use</li> <li>Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision</li> <li>Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans</li> <li>Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production</li> <li>Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed</li> <li>Travel to test sites as needed</li> </ul> <h4>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</h4> <ul> <li>2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in advanced air vehicle programs</li> <li>Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles</li> <li>Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)</li> <li>High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles</li> <li>BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering</li> <li>Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance</li> </ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li>Experience in NX/Teamcenter</li> <li>Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data</li> <li>Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$98,000—$171,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">  The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:  Healthcare Benefits  <ul> <li>US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. </li> <li>UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. </li> <li>IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. </li> </ul> Additional Benefits  <ul> <li>Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. </li> <li>Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. </li> <li>Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. </li> <li>Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. </li> <li>Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development </li> <li>Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. </li> <li>Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. </li> </ul> Retirement Savings Plan  <ul> <li>US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. </li> <li>UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. </li> <li>AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. </li> </ul> The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.  To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit <a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a>. </div>

Key Skills

Mechanical EngineeringAdvanced Air Vehicle ProgramsElectrical Subsystems IntegrationCAD DesignManufacturing MethodsEngineering First PrinciplesNX/TeamcenterAircraft Subsystem LayoutsArchitectural Trade StudiesVendor Performance EvaluationEngineering AnalysisStructural AnalysisThermal AnalysisElectrical Analysis