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Senior Mechanical Engineer Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike

Anduril


Job Location:

Quincy, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 146000 - 194000
Posted: 26 August 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Maritime Division has assembled a diverse team of experts in software robotics artificial intelligence sensor fusion and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the capabilities of our customers. We are fielding the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of maritime operations. Anduril has brought to market a unique ultra-long-range full-ocean-depth underwater vessel platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from small to extra-large vehicle sizes. Today Anduril is executing on billion-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

We are continuing to expand our product portfolio now moving into the surface maritime domain. Products like Dive-XL Dive-LD Copperhead Seabed Sentry and surface products in the pipeline will create a system-of-systems that enable a multitude of autonomous missions across all maritime domains. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact and working on systems that directly contribute to achieving national strategic priorities we want you to join Andurils Maritime Division and help us build the future of defense capability.

The next Mechanical Engineer on our Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike team will join a small high-output mechanical engineering group supporting multiple vehicle variants through rapid prototyping and into rate production.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Support the full product lifecycle from early prototype through rate production - youll be involved from system requirements and initial design iterations through manufacturing and delivery not just one phase
  • Drive DFM into every decision - developing low-cost producible designs that can scale from prototype quantities to rate production
  • Navigate a dynamic solutions trade space that incorporates external constraints evolving requirements timeline considerations and quality in a multi-stakeholder environment
  • Contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary integrated product team providing a new perspective to teammates of various backgrounds and experiences
  • Critically assess mechanical solutions for their value to the end user cost and ease to manufacture time to deliver reliability reusability across various product lines and iterability
  • Make practical engineering trade-offs - we value judgment and momentum over analysis paralysis
  • Interact with end-users to deeply understand their needs and incorporate feedback into your technical solutions
  • Support integration and test activities


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Robotics Mechatronics a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of professional experience working as a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer
  • Demonstrated experience taking a design from concept through multiple iterations into a manufactured product - not just analysis but actually building and shipping hardware
  • Capacity to work holistically on complex electromechanical systems across design implementation operation and sustainment
  • Capacity learn and grow individually building team cohesion and capacity
  • Comfort working through ambiguity - priorities shift vehicle variants evolve and youll need to find your own rhythm in a fast-moving environment
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in subsea maritime or autonomous underwater vehicle development
  • Experience in aviation robotics or consumer products hardware - especially if you can translate those skills to undersea systems
  • Experience with design manufacturing processes including machining sheet metal injection molding composites and/or additive manufacturing
  • Exposure to design-for-manufacturing principles and rate production environments

US Salary Range

$146000 - $194000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

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

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Required Experience:

Senior IC