Mechanical Engineer, High Speed Missiles
- Salary
- $129,000 - $171,000
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 7 March 2026.
About the role
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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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Design, develop, and integrate hardware for high-speed air vehicles.
- Own full design lifecycles, from initial concept to real-world deployment.
- Apply first principles of physics to guide all decisions and design processes.
- Lead design reviews, conduct analyses, visit vendors, and define and execute hardware test plans.
- Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
- Travel to test sites or vendor locations as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in advanced air vehicle programs.
- Familiarity with hypersonic missile systems and military standards.
- Hands-on experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into high-speed air vehicles.
- Proficiency in designing mechanical parts using CAD software and a strong understanding of manufacturing methods, including machining, sheet metal work, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and composite lamination.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles.
- BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using Siemens NX and Teamcenter software.
- Expertise in air vehicle subsystem layouts, architectural trade studies, and vendor data evaluations.
- An active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- Proficiency in advanced engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and/or electrical domains.
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:
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The team: Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Mechanical Systems HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 16 open in Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Mechanical Systems. 5 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in February: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Computer Vision (16 of 16), MATLAB (7 of 16), Python (7 of 16), Siemens NX (6 of 16), FEA (5 of 16), ANSYS (3 of 16), CATIA (3 of 16)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- MRB Mechanical Engineering Manager, Fury posted Oct 16
- MRB Mechanical Engineer, Fury posted Oct 16
- Electromechanical Integration Engineer - Air Vehicles posted Oct 15
- Senior Electrical Engineer posted Oct 2
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Ramjet Integration) posted Sep 28
- Staff Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration) posted Aug 25
- Staff Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Solid Rocket Motor Integration) posted Aug 25
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration) posted Aug 25
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Solid Rocket Motor Integration) posted Aug 25
- Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration) posted Aug 25
- Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Solid Rocket Motor Integration) posted Aug 25
- Systems Integration Engineer, High Speed Missiles posted Jan 23
- Systems Integration Engineer, Air Vehicles posted Sep 18
- Senior Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles posted Feb 7
- Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles posted Feb 7
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