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Actuation Engineer

Anduril Industries
Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : MD - ME
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a professional technical engineering position, with a focus on actuation, electromechanical, or servo-controlled systems
  • Proven CAD skills (Any platform, but NX preferred)
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in mechanisms, structures, controls, and electromechanical design
  • Experience selecting and sizing actuators, motors, gearboxes, and associated drivetrain components for dynamic, high-reliability applications
  • MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE experience, particularly for actuator or servo system modeling
  • Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, etc.)
Nice to have
  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
  • Direct experience designing or integrating electromechanical actuators, servo motors, and motor controllers into flight vehicle systems
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T
  • Advanced design skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, and PCBA integration
  • Experience with actuator control loops, feedback sensors (encoders, resolvers, LVDTs), and closed-loop performance tuning
What the job really is

As an Actuation Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating actuation systems for autonomous air vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, select components, and ensure reliable performance through testing and integration. You will drive the project from concept through production while fostering a positive team environment and balancing operational needs with development goals.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed, but a comprehensive package is mentioned
  • Salary range provided, but actual offer may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role involves significant travel (up to 25% or more) which may impact work-life balance
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