Hiring: Staff Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Targeting & Sensing Systems Company: Anduril Industries Location: Costa Mesa, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:24:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CAD, Computer Vision, Firmware About the job Experience: •10+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience with a demonstrated track record of design ownership in a team setting. Required Skills: •Lead the full mechanical design lifecycle for rugged, mission-critical hardware, from initial assessment of existing architecture (mounting, housings, thermal management, integration points), documenting tribal knowledge, and evaluating CAD models, to identifying design gaps and technical debt. •Drive design evolution and innovation, translating operational feedback and evolving requirements into detailed mechanical designs. •Own the complete CAD-to-prototype pipeline, including design, coordinating fabrication, and validating performance through rigorous benchtop testing. •Ensure robust mechanical integration across complex subsystems (e.g., LiDAR, weapon mounts, power systems, electronics) and design for extreme operational environments (shock, vibration, environmental sealing) and field maintainability. •Serve as the mechanical authority for product quality, investigating and resolving complex issues, implementing permanent corrective actions, and driving Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements. •Manage all engineering documentation, including production drawings, technical specifications, and the engineering Bill of Materials (BOM), while overseeing configuration and change management processes. •Support qualification campaigns to validate operational capabilities and collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams (electrical/firmware, manufacturing, test/evaluation) to achieve program goals. •Engage directly with warfighters in the field, traveling to exercises to collect feedback and provide critical product support. Qualifications: •B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field. •Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and materials selection, paired with high competence and fluid use of engineering first principles. •Hands-on prototyping experience; comfortable moving between CAD, machine shop, and test bench. •Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings and documentation. •Meaningful experience with managing a BOM and drawings within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool. •A self-starter mentality, capable of identifying problems, proposing innovative solutions, and executing with minimal oversight. •U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data. •Background in defense or ruggedized systems, with experience designing for extreme shock, vibration, and environmental sealing. •Prior experience with small arms components and features. •Ownership of a complex bill of materials for an electromechanical product. Compensation: •$191,000 - $222,000 / 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!