Fluids/Piping Systems- Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • $120,000-180,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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.Anduril's Maritime Division is responsible for planning and executing Anduril's product and revenue roadmap for maritime missions. Working across product, engineering, business development, logistics, and operations, the Maritime team develops, tests, deploys, and sustains the Anduril maritime capabilities in a challenging operational environment worldwide.These projects require Mechanical Engineers with broad experience to drive the delivery of a variety of software enabled hardware capabilities to our customers. Anduril Engineers rapidly develop expertise in new domains in order to architect, design, deliver, support, and evolve next generation capabilities through the entire product life-cycle.WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Design and develop fluid and piping systems for autonomous surface systems, including fuel transfer, seawater cooling, bilge, HVAC ducting, and freshwater systems.
  • Create 3D CAD models, piping layouts, schematics, and detailed fabrication drawings, Solidworks or Siemens NX experience preferred
  • Perform flow analysis, pressure drop calculations, and system optimization to ensure performance and reliability in maritime conditions.
  • Specify and integrate pumps, valves, tanks, sensors, filters, and fittings in accordance with naval and marine standards.
  • Collaborate with naval architects, structural, electrical, and controls engineers to ensure cross-system compatibility.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable military and marine regulations (e.g., MIL-STD-777, ABS, ASME B31.1/B31.3, USCG).
  • Support assembly, testing, and validation of fluid systems during field testing
  • Prepare engineering documentation including interface control documents, test plans, maintenance procedures, and system descriptions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and integrating fluid and piping systems for marine, industrial, aerospace, or defense applications.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX) and familiarity with P&ID development tools.
  • Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, pump sizing, pipe routing, and materials selection for harsh environments.
  • Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, MIL-STD, ABS, DNV, USCG).
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with naval platforms.
  • Familiarity with autonomous or unmanned systems.
  • Experience in low-maintenance / long-endurance system design.
  • Knowledge of corrosion mitigation, thermal expansion, and shock/vibration isolation for piping systems.
US Salary Range$120,000—$180,000 USDUS Hourly Range$120,000—$180,000 USDThe 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:
  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit .

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