Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Costa Mesa, California
July 14, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Short recruiter phone screens where they sometimes ask technical questions. First, for mechanical design, I was asked basic cantilever beam questions. For the thermal recruiter screen, I wasn't asked any questions.
Questions
Explain where the stress and moments are.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Anduril Mechanical Engineer role in Costa Mesa, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Anduril's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Costa Mesa, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral50%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Anduril's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Costa Mesa, California.
Anduril Work Experiences
5.0
High expectations; treat employees really well
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
July 28, 2024
Pros: High salary, free food, really smart people, fast-paced, cool projects.
Cons: Common startup themes such as underestimating timelines and appropriately staffing projects. They're swinging for the fences, so I do get it.
5.0
Great company! Great mission!
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
July 31, 2025
Pros: Awesome company! All around great!
Cons: It's too awesome of a company.
3.0
Good Team, Inconsistent Work
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
October 2, 2023
Pros: Fantastic benefits and a very good team to work with.
Cons: Job satisfaction is 100% dependent on what program/project you are placed on. I did not enjoy half of the work. I found myself asking for work to do a lot of the time because of poor direction.
- 5.0High expectations; treat employees really wellMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesJuly 28, 2024Pros: High salary, free food, really smart people, fast-paced, cool projects.Cons: Common startup themes such as underestimating timelines and appropriately staffing projects. They're swinging for the fences, so I do get it.
- 5.0Great company! Great mission!Mechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesJuly 31, 2025Pros: Awesome company! All around great!Cons: It's too awesome of a company.
- 3.0Good Team, Inconsistent WorkMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesOctober 2, 2023Pros: Fantastic benefits and a very good team to work with.Cons: Job satisfaction is 100% dependent on what program/project you are placed on. I did not enjoy half of the work. I found myself asking for work to do a lot of the time because of poor direction.
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