Early Career Mechanical Engineer at Anduril… · Costa Mesa

Summary: Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join their rapidly growing team to design, build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Hands-on fabrication, Laboratory skills, CAD, Engineering drawings, Engineering first principles, Missile integration, Machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding, 3D printing, Electrical component integration, Curiosity, Mission orientation Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you., We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents., We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents., Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees., Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs., Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting., Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available., Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development, Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region., Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility., Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options., Pension plan with employer match., Superannuation plan.