Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Costa Mesa, California
July 29, 2026
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.
- One recruiter call.
- One engineering video screening about 45 mins long.
- Final onsite with 4 engineers each about 45 mins long.
Pretty straightforward questions and a seamless interview process.
Questions
Tell me about a time you had to lead a project that does not have defined requirements.
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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
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.
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, Long Hours
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
May 7, 2025
Pros: Very good pay and benefits, a great mission, and interesting work.
Cons: Poor definition of roles and responsibilities, lots of politics. Serious growing pains.
- 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.
- 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, Long HoursMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeQuincy, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 7, 2025Pros: Very good pay and benefits, a great mission, and interesting work.Cons: Poor definition of roles and responsibilities, lots of politics. Serious growing pains.
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