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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Anduril Frontier Systems team is building the next generation of robotic platforms for defense and industrial applications. We are a small, high-performing team of roboticists, ML engineers, and systems engineers delivering real-world capability to operators in the field. Our systems operate in unstructured, contested environments where robustness and reliability are non-negotiable. We seek to deliver validated, integrated capabilities to the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a Hardware / Mechatronics Engineer to maintain, modify, and integrate the robotic platforms our team develops on. You will be the hands-on expert responsible for robot health, sensor integration, custom mechanical fabrication, and the physical modifications needed to adapt commercial platforms for defense applications.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Maintain and repair robotic platforms: joint module replacement, actuator diagnostics, sensor calibration, and firmware updates
- Design and fabricate custom mechanical assemblies: payload mounting systems, tool attachments, sensor brackets, and protective enclosures
- Integrate sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, force/torque) into robotic platforms
- Design and build end-effector modifications and task-specific tooling
- Develop and maintain hardware documentation, maintenance procedures, and spare parts inventory
- Support field testing and demonstrations, including rapid hardware triage
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in mechatronics, robotics hardware, or electromechanical systems integration
- Hands-on experience with robotic platforms (assembly, disassembly, repair)
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and fabrication (CNC, 3D printing)
- Experience with sensor integration and calibration
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, motor drivers, and embedded hardware
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with legged robotic platforms
- Experience with dexterous hand or gripper hardware
- FEA and structural analysis experience
- Prior work in defense, aerospace, or field robotics
US Salary Range
$129,000—$194,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
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