Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Costa Mesa, California
May 28, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took four weeks.
- Phone call with recruiter
- Call with hiring manager
- Onsite panel: presentation and four separate 30 min interviews
Onsite interviews were mostly whiteboard technical problems, such as basic ME dynamics, structures, materials, GD&T, etc.
Questions
What is true position in GD&T? 1 answer.
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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.
5.0
Great place, great people, great products
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
May 23, 2025
Pros: Fast-paced. Agile. You get to do actual, substantial work.
Cons: You do have to put in the work and hours.
- 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.
- 5.0Great place, great people, great productsMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesMay 23, 2025Pros: Fast-paced. Agile. You get to do actual, substantial work.Cons: You do have to put in the work and hours.
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