Mechanical Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 86,000 - 114,000 annuallyFunction: People, HR & TalentEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Organizational skills","Self-starting","Communication"]

Own a hardware subsystem end-to-end—from concept through launch—for early-stage space programs. Design and prototype hardware, run hand calculations, perform structural analysis, and make packaging/trade-off decisions. Lead subsystem design reviews, define and execute test plans, analyze failures, and help transition prototypes to flight hardware and low-rate production. Create engineering drawings and technical documentation, and travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

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Anduril
Anduril
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Mechanical Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

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Job Summary

Own a hardware subsystem end-to-end—from concept through launch—for early-stage space programs. Design and prototype hardware, run hand calculations, perform structural analysis, and make packaging/trade-off decisions. Lead subsystem design reviews, define and execute test plans, analyze failures, and help transition prototypes to flight hardware and low-rate production. Create engineering drawings and technical documentation, and travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: People, HR & Talent
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design hardware in CAD, run hand calculations, and perform structural analysis while building prototypes.
  • •Make architecture and packaging trade-offs and simplify designs where possible.
  • •Present at subsystem design reviews and communicate technical status and timelines.
  • •Define and execute test plans, analyze failures, and visit vendors.
  • •Transition prototype designs to flight hardware and low-rate production while creating drawings, procedures, and vendor specifications.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 86,000 - 114,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •BS or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline.
  • •Strong foundation in mechanics of materials plus thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and statics.
  • •Hands-on fabrication experience (used a mill, lathe, drill press, or similar).
  • •CAD proficiency and ability to produce engineering drawings meeting industry standards.
  • •Experience designing and building real hardware (engineering club project or co-op/internship) and excellent attention to detail/organization.
Experience:SpaceHardwareAerospace
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical engineering / Aerospace engineering
Skills:Attention to detailOrganizational skillsSelf-startingCommunication
Tech Stack:CADNXTeamcenterPythonMATLABEngineering drawings

Eligibility

Security Clearance:U.S. security clearance

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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