Early Career Mechanical Engineer Hardware

2027 Early Career Mechanical Engineer Design and prototype mechanical systems for defense applications and prepare for production

Location:

Atlanta Boston Seattle

Compensation: $86, USD / year

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

While this exact role may not be open today, we are always looking ahead and want to connect with talented people like you for future opportunities. We will begin reviewing applications in August 2026 for positions starting in 2027. We highly encourage you to apply early to get a head start! By submitting your application today, you’ll be on our radar, and an Anduril recruiter will reach out to you directly as soon as a matching role opens up.

We are looking for Mechanical Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! We hire self‑motivated people, those who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else could hold for them. If you are eager to solve tough problems, then this role might be for you!

• 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.

• 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 2027.
• 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.

• 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.

US Salary Range

$86,000 - $114,000 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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.