Anduril Industries
Mechanical Engineer III, Manufacturing Test
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Mechanical Engineer III, Manufacturing Test
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Mechanical Engineer III, Manufacturing Test
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Anduril Industries .
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. Our systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3‑D command and control center.
About The Job As a Mechanical Engineer III in the Manufacturing organization, you will design complex mechanical assemblies for PCBA and product level test systems, including fixtures with tight tolerances and pneumatic or manually actuated assemblies. You will leverage your expertise in DFM/DFT, CAD, FEA tools, and electromechanical design to build and source large fixtures that support manufacturing test systems.
What You’ll Do
Build mechanical assemblies using professional CAD design tools.
Work with rapid fabrication teams or 3rd‑party suppliers to source equipment.
Integrate designs into Anduril’s PDM systems following the same component release processes as product design teams.
Collaborate with design teams to incorporate mechanical DFM/DFT requirements into products.
Develop complex electromechanical systems with multidisciplinary teams, working directly with software and electrical engineers.
Generate test work instructions for technicians and train technicians on equipment use.
Determine root cause of product failures and recommend corrective actions (RCCA).
Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects.
Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
5+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on product designs that have gone to manufacturing.
Expert capability with at least one Mechanical Design package.
Experience with contract manufacturers, in‑house fabrication, and prototyping processes.
Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as load cells, strain gauges, multimeters, etc.
Strong root cause analysis skills for non‑conforming hardware.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems.
Experience working on projects integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of relevant industry experience.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Familiarity with NX and SolidWorks CAD design packages.
Experience with PCBA test fixturing design.
Experience working with Industrial Design or Product Design teams (surfacing, ergonomics, etc.).
Experience with mechanical systems related test (thermal, vibration, etc.).
Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
US Salary Range $129,000—$171,000 USD (inclusive of base salary only; actual offer may vary).
Healthcare Benefits
US roles: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost.
UK & AUS roles: company covers full cost of medical insurance premiums.
IE roles: annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income protection: life and disability insurance coverage.
Generous time off: competitive PTO with holiday hiatus in December.
Family planning & parenting support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, etc.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support.
Professional development: annual reimbursement for courses, conferences.
Commuter benefits: company‑funded benefits based on region.
Relocation assistance: available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax 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 benefits during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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Mechanical Engineer III, Manufacturing Test
role at
Anduril Industries .
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. Our systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3‑D command and control center.
About The Job As a Mechanical Engineer III in the Manufacturing organization, you will design complex mechanical assemblies for PCBA and product level test systems, including fixtures with tight tolerances and pneumatic or manually actuated assemblies. You will leverage your expertise in DFM/DFT, CAD, FEA tools, and electromechanical design to build and source large fixtures that support manufacturing test systems.
What You’ll Do
Build mechanical assemblies using professional CAD design tools.
Work with rapid fabrication teams or 3rd‑party suppliers to source equipment.
Integrate designs into Anduril’s PDM systems following the same component release processes as product design teams.
Collaborate with design teams to incorporate mechanical DFM/DFT requirements into products.
Develop complex electromechanical systems with multidisciplinary teams, working directly with software and electrical engineers.
Generate test work instructions for technicians and train technicians on equipment use.
Determine root cause of product failures and recommend corrective actions (RCCA).
Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects.
Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
5+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on product designs that have gone to manufacturing.
Expert capability with at least one Mechanical Design package.
Experience with contract manufacturers, in‑house fabrication, and prototyping processes.
Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as load cells, strain gauges, multimeters, etc.
Strong root cause analysis skills for non‑conforming hardware.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems.
Experience working on projects integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of relevant industry experience.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Familiarity with NX and SolidWorks CAD design packages.
Experience with PCBA test fixturing design.
Experience working with Industrial Design or Product Design teams (surfacing, ergonomics, etc.).
Experience with mechanical systems related test (thermal, vibration, etc.).
Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
US Salary Range $129,000—$171,000 USD (inclusive of base salary only; actual offer may vary).
Healthcare Benefits
US roles: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost.
UK & AUS roles: company covers full cost of medical insurance premiums.
IE roles: annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income protection: life and disability insurance coverage.
Generous time off: competitive PTO with holiday hiatus in December.
Family planning & parenting support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, etc.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support.
Professional development: annual reimbursement for courses, conferences.
Commuter benefits: company‑funded benefits based on region.
Relocation assistance: available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax 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 benefits during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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