Manufacturing Engineer, Sentry at Anduril Industries

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

171000.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering, Electromechanical Products, New Product Introduction, Process Optimization, Project Coordination, Documentation Writing, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, Change Control, Automated Testing, Supply Chain Scalability, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design for Manufacturability, Problem Solving, Vendor Sourcing, Technical Communication

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

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 TEAM 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 Anduril’s Sentry Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment and moving ground equipment, to provide force protection and counter-UAS support. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns. The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical, solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition electromechanical products from prototype to high-volume production, optimizing design for manufacturability/assembly, and supply chain scalability Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes by owning a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for high-complexity product(s) Lead and coordinate projects to install new manufacturing systems and communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and manufacturing changes Leverage automations and integrated workflows to streamline manufacturing processes Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc. Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc. Collaborate with various cross-functional departments: Quality Assurance, Design Engineering, Technicians, program managers to set quality standards, inspection processes, design for manufacturability, troubleshooting, and programmatic milestones REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment Demonstrated experience integrating large or high complexity assemblies/subassemblies Extremely organized and detail-oriented Excellent verbal & written communication skills Experience in configuration management and change control process (CCB, E&O, Effectivity dates) Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production from tens/hundreds to hundreds/thousands. Hands-on experience with software & firmware flashing or end-of-line testing & troubleshooting Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and manage high-fidelity, automated test procedures on both component and system levels. Experience with large scale high mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturity Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents Familiarity with establishing test ecosystems that de-risk hardware and meet target reliability levels. Experience with large Bill of Materials, ownership of multiple products/configurations US Salary Range $129,000—$171,000 USD 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer will leverage expertise in New Product Introduction to transition electromechanical products from prototype to high-volume production. They will design and implement efficient manufacturing processes and lead projects to install new manufacturing systems.