Anduril Industries
2027 Early Career Mechanical Engineer
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks early-career mechanical engineers to design, prototype, and transition defense technology systems into production. This 2027 role involves hands-on hardware development, failure analysis, and exposure to missile integration within a fast-growing defense tech company.
What you'll do
- Design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects to production
- Conduct design reviews, run engineering analysis, and manage vendor relationships
- Design and execute hardware test plans using first-principles physics
- Gain exposure to missile integration and testing activities
- Travel to test sites and vendor facilities as needed
What they're looking for
- CAD proficiency and engineering drawing standards
- Hands-on fabrication and laboratory experience
- First-principles physics and engineering fundamentals
- Mechanical engineering or related degree
- Electrical component integration (preferred)
- Machining, sheet metal, injection molding, or 3D printing (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary range $86,000–$114,000 USD
- Equity grants included in full-time offers
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Top-tier benefits package at little to no employee cost
- Mission-driven work in defense technology
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a mechanical design project where you used first principles physics to solve a problem. How did you validate your approach?
- Describe your hands-on experience with fabrication, machining, or lab work. What was the most challenging aspect and how did you overcome it?