Mechanical Engineer, Maritime

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Anduril, we are developing fully autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles that provide unmatched endurance, precision, and mission flexibility to our customers. These vehicles, such as Dive-XL and Copperhead, require Mechanical Engineers with broad experience to develop and analyze technical solutions in a fast-paced environment to enable programmatic success. The next Mechanical Engineer on our Maritime team must be able to rapidly design, develop, integrate, test, deliver, and evolve mechanical solutions for Anduril’s next generation undersea systems. WHAT YOU'LL DO Own the structural, modal, and dynamic analyses of mission-critical structures, complex mechanisms, and actuated mechanical systems for multiple undersea systems using tools such as Siemens NX, Nastran, and FEMAP Support the full product lifecycle of designing, prototyping, manufacturing, integrating, testing, and delivering integrated electromechanical systems Navigate a dynamic solutions trade space that incorporates external constraints, evolving requirements, timeline considerations, and quality in a multi-stakeholder environment Contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary integrated product team, providing a new perspective to teammates of various backgrounds and experiences Critically assess mechanical solutions for their value to the end user, cost and ease to manufacture, time to deliver, reliability, reusability across various product lines, and iterability Interact with end-users to deeply understand their needs and incorporate feedback into your technical solutions Travel to co-locate with end users, visit vendors, or support integration and test activities at test sites REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, a relevant field, or equivalent experience 4-8 years of professional experience working as a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer on multiple different technologies Capacity to work holistically on complex robotic systems across design, implementation, operation and sustainment Capacity to act as the technical contributor for a complex subsystem, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution Capacity learn and grow individually, building team cohesion and capacity Ability to travel up to 20% Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with the design, implementation and support of robotic and/or autonomous systems Experience working within the defense, maritime and/or aerospace domains Experience with Siemens NX, Nastran, and FEMAP Experience with finite element analysis of complex structural assemblies, including aluminum and composite structures Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, composites and/or additive manufacturing Experience within the product delivery lifecycle including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment US Salary Range $129,000 - $171,000 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits 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. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 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. 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