Hiring: Principal Mechatronics 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, Systems Design About the job Experience: •20+ years of mechanical and mechanism design experience in a professional setting •10+ years designing systems for spacecraft and associated space systems •3+ years of experience working in a classified environment Required Skills: •20+ years of mechanical and mechanism design experience in a professional setting •10+ years designing systems for spacecraft and associated space systems •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 •High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles •BS, MS or PhD in an engineering field, or equivalent work experience •Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance Qualifications: •Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills •Operational familiarity with designing MGSE to support spacecraft testing and development •Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters) Compensation: •$220,000 - $292,000 / 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!