Mechanical Engineer, Space Special Programs

Anduril Industries - Chantilly, VA

Hiring: Mechanical Engineer, Space Special Programs Company: Anduril Industries Location: Chantilly, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:24:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CAD, Computer Vision, PCB, Systems Design About the job Experience: •3-8 years of professional experience, in hardware product development •8 years of professional experience, in hardware product development •1+ years of experience working in a classified environment is a plus Required Skills: •Be responsible for portions of the full cycle design for spacecraft and associated systems including deriving requirements, 3D CAD, modelling, materials selection, supervision of fabrication, initial assembly, test, debug and integration with the system. Qualifications: •B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering or technical field •Basic understanding of PCB Layout requirements to meet space flight mechanical, and manufacturing requirements •Hands-on assembly, prototyping, testing, and performance characterization of mechanisms designed for 0g but in a 1g environment. •Operational familiarity with launch environments, testing for launch environments, range safety, and system integration efforts •Demonstrated creativity and “out of the box thinking” for spacecraft mechanisms with an eye toward simplicity and reliability •Demonstrated capacity to determine manage work assignments based on prioritized direction from management, near-term goals, and day-to-day levels of progress •Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others •Demonstrated capacity to work within our company and team culture and take ownership of the tasks assigned to you •Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance Compensation: •$129,000 - $171,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!