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Senior Mechanical Engineer: Mechanisms, Space

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California,... Hardware Engineering : Mechanical Engineering 1d ago

Senior Thermal Engineer

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California,... Hardware Engineering : Mechanical Engineering 1d ago

Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California,... Hardware Engineering : Mechanical Engineering 1d ago

Senior Thermal Engineer- Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California,... Hardware Engineering : Mechanical Engineering 1d ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer: Mechanisms, Space

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Hardware Engineering : Mechanical Engineering Costa Mesa, CA (HQ) Posted May 6, 2026

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Create mechanisms (optical focus, shutters, filter wheels, etc.) for space payloads ranging from small cameras to large telescopes that survive the launch and space environments

Review literature and parallel applications to inform architecture and selection

Run hand calculations to size actuators and components

Select, procure, and rigorously test (e.g., environmental, accelerated life) actuators and sensors; this includes architecting test plans, overseeing test setup development, characterizing performance, and reporting findings to inform integration

Own hardware design from concept to launch, intelligently pacing design maturity with a holistic program view

Use first principles for every decision and continuously simplify designs

Communicate pros/cons of system architectures with respect to mechanism design and performance

Lead subsystem design reviews and provide clear status updates on timelines and technical progress

Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful designs to flight hardware and low-rate production

Create excellent technical documentation (presentations, test plans/reports, procedures, drawings, specifications, etc.)

Mentor junior engineers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

BS or higher degree in engineering or hard science

Ability to obtain and hold U.S. Top Secret security clearance

5+ years of mechanism design experience with space hardware and demonstrated track record of success fielding flight hardware

Mechatronics experience: review datasheets, select components, interface with actuators and sensors, architect and prototype control loops, and facilitate integration into higher level mechanical/electrical assemblies

Coding experience in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for analytical models, data acquisition/automation

Experience using microcontrollers for prototyping such as Arduino, RasPi, STM, or other

Experience with high-reliability design, athermalization, and vibration/shock resistance

Experience with mechanical alignments, kinematic mounting, and qualification test campaigns

Excellent attention to detail, highly motivated, self-starting, and autonomous

Organized with ability to define scope and requirements for ambiguous problems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hands-on technical project experience (academic, extracurricular, or personal)

Experience in related industries

Structural or thermal testing experience

CAD proficiency and ability to create engineering drawings meeting industry standards

Hands-on fabrication and assembly skills with hand tools, mill, lathe, etc.

Strong fundamentals in optics, heat transfer, statics, solid mechanics, and materials

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

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Senior Thermal Engineer

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Hardware Engineering : Mechanical Engineering Costa Mesa, CA (HQ) Posted May 6, 2026

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Thermal Engineering team's work is essential to support our rapid innovation cycle and maintain the performance and reliability of advanced defense technologies.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Sr. Thermal Analysis Engineer to work in Costa Mesa, Ca, with In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own the thermal design and analysis of a drone, aircraft, or missile.
Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed design.
Define good thermal architecture to withstand rugged environments and demanding flight envelopes. Define hot, cold, and any other edge cases that need to be analyzed based on industry standards and intended use.
Work with engineers in other disciplines to document power dissipations under different operating modes.
Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to thermal considerations.
Own the thermal FEA/CFD models and predict system performance. Define red/yellow design limits for test and operation.
Define and execute prototype builds and tests to verify thermal designs (do CAD, select sensors and DAQ equipment, post-process data, summarize results, etc.).
Present thermal status at formal reviews internally and with customers. Provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status.
Develop internal tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of analysis.
Support failure reviews and root-cause analysis with test data and thermal analysis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
Experience in the aerospace industry and an aircraft, rocket, or missile program
5+ years of experience designing thermal systems for integrated hardware products
Practical experience designing passive and active thermal management systems
Thermal testing experience –sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing
Thermal FEA experience –STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
CAD experience with SolidWorks or Siemens NX
Passion for defending the United States and her allies
Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience developing code in higher-level languages like Python or MATLAB for applications like lumped thermal capacitance steady state and transient analysis

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

Benefits

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Hardware Engineering : Mechanical Engineering Costa Mesa, CA (HQ) Atlanta, GA Posted May 6, 2026

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! We have positions open in Costa Mesa, CA. These roles are targeted to start on a quarterly basis beginning in 2026. We hire self-motivated people, those who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else could hold for them. If you are eager to solve tough problems, then this role might be for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design & build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, design & execute hardware test plans.
Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
Get exposure to missile integration and testing.
Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
3 months - 2 years of technical work to include technical internship and able to start full time in 2026.
Demonstrated hands-on fabrication or laboratory skills.
CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to integrate electrical components into designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.).
Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and/or 3D printing.
Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.
Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!

US Salary Range

$100,000—$110,000 USD

Benefits

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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Senior Thermal Engineer- Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Hardware Engineering : Mechanical Engineering Costa Mesa, CA (HQ) Posted May 6, 2026

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Thermal Engineering team's work is essential to support our rapid innovation cycle and maintain the performance and reliability of advanced defense technologies.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Sr. Thermal Analysis Engineer to work in Costa Mesa, Ca, with In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own the thermal design and analysis of a drone, aircraft, or missile.
Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed design.
Define good thermal architecture to withstand rugged environments and demanding flight envelopes. Define hot, cold, and any other edge cases that need to be analyzed based on industry standards and intended use.
Work with engineers in other disciplines to document power dissipations under different operating modes.
Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to thermal considerations.
Own the thermal FEA/CFD models and predict system performance. Define red/yellow design limits for test and operation.
Define and execute prototype builds and tests to verify thermal designs (do CAD, select sensors and DAQ equipment, post-process data, summarize results, etc.).
Present thermal status at formal reviews internally and with customers. Provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status.
Develop internal tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of analysis.
Support failure reviews and root-cause analysis with test data and thermal analysis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
Experience in the aerospace industry and an aircraft, rocket, or missile program
5+ years of experience designing thermal systems for integrated hardware products
Practical experience designing passive and active thermal management systems
Thermal testing experience –sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing
Thermal FEA experience –STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
CAD experience with SolidWorks or Siemens NX
Passion for defending the United States and her allies
Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience developing code in higher-level languages like Python or MATLAB for applications like lumped thermal capacitance steady state and transient analysis

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

Benefits

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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