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Salary: USD 111,000 - 147,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is seeking a MRB Mechanical Engineer to support the production, sustainment, and airworthiness of Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and quality, focused on keeping fielded and in-production systems flying while maintaining the pace of production without compromising airworthiness.
You will coordinate with manufacturing and engineering teams across mechanical subsystems including propulsion, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, landing gear, and systems integration. Key responsibilities include evaluating nonconforming mechanical hardware and components on fielded and in-production air vehicles, determining engineering dispositions that restore airworthiness and function, and generating clear, traceable MRB dispositions with rework instructions and repair solutions for mechanical subsystems, actuation, and structural-mechanical interfaces.
You will review and interpret CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups to assess fit, function, and manufacturability impacts of non-conformances. You'll identify acceptable alternate components for obsolete parts and perform structural and mechanical analysis (stress, deflection, fatigue) using hand calculations and FEA tools to substantiate dispositions and repairs. Leading root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for recurring non-conformances and production escapes on mechanical hardware is central to the role.
Daily partnership with Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain teams is essential to resolve build issues and keep production flowing. You will build prototypes and test fixtures in the field or on the production floor, analyze failures, and feed learnings back into design. Travel to vendor, production, and test sites is required as needed to support hardware builds and troubleshoot issues directly. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on MRB discipline, mechanical fundamentals, and cross-functional coordination.
**REQUIREMENTS**
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including direct experience evaluating nonconformances and dispositioning hardware in a production, depot, or maintenance environment
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks) and strong command of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Ability to perform structural and mechanical analysis (stress, deflection, fatigue) using hand calculations and FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
- Understanding of manufacturing methods relevant to mechanical hardware (machining, sheet metal, fasteners, actuation, 3D printing)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to produce clear, technically sound disposition and repair documentation under schedule pressure
- Self-driven with strong autonomy and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Direct MRB signature/delegated authority on a production aerospace program
- Experience with Siemens NX/Teamcenter or other PLM systems
- Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles
- Familiarity with military airworthiness and certification processes (Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft certification, FAA STC, Military Airworthiness Certification)
- Experience with FMEA and other risk assessment methodologies
- Hands-on experience in an aircraft manufacturing, depot repair, or sustainment environment
- Broad experience across a range of aircraft or missile programs
