Research Engineer Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA
Research Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, California are open across the metro, with employers like Anduril, Avid Bioservices, and Deloitte hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a Financial Analyst with 1-4 years of experience to join our Corporate FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, balance sheet analysis, and executive reporting. This individual will be instrumental in driving the financial planning and analysis function, guiding strategic decision-making, and optimizing financial performance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and support strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Analyze current and past financial data and performance, preparing reports and projections based on this analysis.
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Support cash flow forecasting and management efforts, ensuring liquidity and financial stability.
- Conduct thorough balance sheet analyses and report on key financial indicators.
- Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA) is a plus.
- 1-4 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a corporate FP&A, investment banking or consulting environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.
- Strong expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives in a finance function.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (i.e. Anaplan, Netsuite, Oracle, Foundry).
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Data Privacy
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a Financial Analyst with 1-4 years of experience to join our Corporate FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, balance sheet analysis, and executive reporting. This individual will be instrumental in driving the financial planning and analysis function, guiding strategic decision-making, and optimizing financial performance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and support strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Analyze current and past financial data and performance, preparing reports and projections based on this analysis.
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Support cash flow forecasting and management efforts, ensuring liquidity and financial stability.
- Conduct thorough balance sheet analyses and report on key financial indicators.
- Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA) is a plus.
- 1-4 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a corporate FP&A, investment banking or consulting environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.
- Strong expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives in a finance function.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (i.e. Anaplan, Netsuite, Oracle, Foundry).
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Data Privacy
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
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Who's Hiring
- Anduril7
- Avid Bioservices3
- Deloitte2
- Crowe LLP2
- Automobile Club of Missouri2
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Education2
- Medical Devices2
- Accounting & Auditing2
Research Engineer Jobs in Costa Mesa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many research engineer jobs are there in Costa Mesa?
There are 24+ research engineer openings in Costa Mesa, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Costa Mesa employers hire.
Which companies hire research engineers in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa research engineer roles are posted by Anduril, Avid Bioservices, and Deloitte and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote research engineer jobs in Costa Mesa?
Yes. About 17% of research engineer openings tied to Costa Mesa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Costa Mesa.
Which industries hire the most research engineers in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa research engineer roles concentrate in Hospitality & Tourism, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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