Junior Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Costa Mesa, California
November 18, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was a technical deep dive into my resume, questioning a couple of projects and reasons why I made certain design choices. I was made to show my thought process behind each of these choices and what I would have done if I had more control.
Questions
What is one thing you would change about this project if you had more control over it?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Anduril Junior Mechanical Engineer role in Costa Mesa, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Anduril's interview process for their Junior Mechanical Engineer roles in Costa Mesa, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Anduril's Junior Mechanical Engineer interview process in Costa Mesa, California.
Anduril Work Experiences
5.0
Only come to kick $4.
Lead Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
February 26, 2025
Pros: During my time at Anduril, I was enabled, had autonomy, and learned to build the airplane while it was in flight. The company is constantly evolving to be better. Timelines are tight, we failed fast, but usually got it right years before anybody else would have.
Cons: Only come to kick $4.
5.0
An exciting, challenging, rewarding, and massively impactful company.
Mission Operations Engineer • Current Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
January 4, 2022
Pros: - Challenging projects with leadership that provides autonomy.
- Disruption of an industry that will save taxpayers $$ and keep America safe.
- Still early-stage enough to choose your own adventure with your career.
- Great benefits.
Cons: Don't come here if you want "easy." Come here if you want to work hard and make a difference in the world.
1.0
Zero Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
November 17, 2025
Pros: - Work with smart people, until they burnout and leave
Cons: - Insane work life balance
- Expected to be available at all times. You get a work phone at least, but you will often be messaged and expected to respond at ridiculous times. Management and even other employees paint people who are unwilling to put up with this as not having enough "drive"
- Everything is always "on fire" and high priority, very chaotic atmosphere
- 5.0Only come to kick $4.Lead Mechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesFebruary 26, 2025Pros: During my time at Anduril, I was enabled, had autonomy, and learned to build the airplane while it was in flight. The company is constantly evolving to be better. Timelines are tight, we failed fast, but usually got it right years before anybody else would have.Cons: Only come to kick $4.
- 5.0An exciting, challenging, rewarding, and massively impactful company.Mission Operations Engineer • Current EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesJanuary 4, 2022Pros: - Challenging projects with leadership that provides autonomy. - Disruption of an industry that will save taxpayers $$ and keep America safe. - Still early-stage enough to choose your own adventure with your career. - Great benefits.Cons: Don't come here if you want "easy." Come here if you want to work hard and make a difference in the world.
- 1.0Zero BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 17, 2025Pros: - Work with smart people, until they burnout and leaveCons: - Insane work life balance - Expected to be available at all times. You get a work phone at least, but you will often be messaged and expected to respond at ridiculous times. Management and even other employees paint people who are unwilling to put up with this as not having enough "drive" - Everything is always "on fire" and high priority, very chaotic atmosphere
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