
This full-time Staff Mechanical Engineer role supports the Omen autonomous air vehicle program within Anduril Industries' Costa Mesa headquarters. The position involves leading the mechanical design of a new tail-sitter aircraft from initial concept through low-rate production, defining technical requirements, and overseeing subsystem integration. Key responsibilities include conducting design reviews, developing hardware test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturability and system performance. The role appeals to engineers seeking high ownership in a lean culture where new designs are flown within months rather than years. Candidates will contribute to a mission-driven environment transforming military capabilities with advanced autonomy and AI, working on a mass-production platform with runway-independent capabilities. The position requires an active U.S. Secret security clearance and involves occasional travel to test sites and vendors.











