Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Santa Ana · Santa Ana, CA (OC-31) · USD 129,000-171,000 · 3+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026

At a glance

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Manufacturing organization, you will design complex mechanical assemblies for PCBA and product level test systems.
You will be designing fixtures with tight tolerances and pneumatic or manually actuated assemblies, while steering product design teams through your expertise of DFM and DFT.

Design mechanical assemblies using professional CAD design tools.
Work with rapid fabrication teams or 3rd party suppliers to source equipment.
Integrate your designs into Anduril’s PDM systems and follow component design and release processes.
Work with design teams to integrate mechanical DFM / DFT requirements into products.
Develop complex electromechanical systems within a multidisciplinary group working directly with software and electrical engineers.
Generate test work instructions for technician teams in MES and train technicians on equipment use.
Determine root cause of product failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions (RCCA).
Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements based on test outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields OR 6+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of degree.
3+ 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 process.
Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as load cells, strain gauges, and multimeters.
Strong root cause analysis skills of non-conforming hardware.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems.
Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret clearance.

3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Pursuing a Master’s of Science 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 alongside Industrial Design or Product Design teams.
Experience with mechanical systems related test including thermal and vibration.

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supported at little to no cost to employees covering health, recovery, and more