ABOUT THE TEAM

Connected Warfare is the team at Anduril dedicated to modernizing the command and control systems of U.S. and Allied forces. New technologies and new adversaries demand a new approach to battlefield intelligence - and you will be the driving force behind the integration of cutting-edge edge compute and communications technologies that make that approach a reality.

If you bring a pioneering spirit and a record of excellence in mechanical engineering, join us in shaping the future of military might. Your work won't just create new products - it will change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale. If you're starting to feel excited about this, we invite you to read further and learn more!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a hands-on owner of hardware from concept to the field, you'll take real technical ownership across the full product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Own Hardware End-to-End: Take your designs from concept generation all the way to real-world use in the hands of warfighters.
• Design From the Ground Up: Engineer novel hardware for demanding mission sets, starting from a blank sheet.
• Understand the Mission: Work directly with customers to understand real battlefield challenges - and translate them into hardware that solves them.
• Engineer for Survival: Apply engineering first principles, analysis, and rigorous testing to ensure your designs survive the harshest battlefield conditions.
• Get Hands-On: Build prototypes and first articles yourself, iterating quickly from idea to physical hardware.
• Deliver at Scale: Iterate on your designs and partner with our manufacturing team to build and ship them at volume.
• Collaborative Innovation: Serve as a key part of a tight-knit product team, moving fast in an environment of rapid iteration and technical excellence.
• Direct Mission Impact: Travel to field exercises and work directly alongside warfighters, providing hands-on support and gathering invaluable feedback for continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-12 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design, prototype, and ship hardware.
• A proven track record of design ownership in a team setting (professional or otherwise).
• High competence with, and fluid application of, engineering first principles.
• Strong CAD skills (any platform) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
• BS, M.Eng, MS, or PhD in an engineering field.
• Must be a U.S. Person, due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Excitement to work onsite at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA the majority of the time!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and 3D printing.
• Knowledge of static, dynamic, or thermal analysis methods and their application in ANSYS.
• Active Top Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Direct & Meaningful Impact: Your engineering will directly contribute to protecting those who serve, on products of critical national importance.
• High Autonomy & Ownership: Own hardware from the first sketch to the field, with the freedom to innovate and see your designs through to deployment.
• Cutting-Edge Challenges: Tackle first-of-their-kind engineering problems that push the boundaries of what's possible on the modern battlefield.
• Collaborative & Expert Team: Work alongside a highly skilled, passionate group of engineers in a culture of mentorship, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Continuous learning, advanced professional development, and a clear path forward within a rapidly expanding company.