Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Missiles at Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

194000.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design For Manufacturability, Tool Design, Process Creation, Vendor Sourcing, Quality Planning, Documentation, Prototyping, Mechanical Fabrication, Avionics, MBOMs, Work Instructions, Capacity Planning, Continuous Improvement, Test Methodologies, Production Scaling, Security Clearance

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’s Missiles Manufacturing team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of manufacturing processes for our advanced defense products. This team is responsible for rapidly iterating and producing cutting-edge hardware, including static equipment, ground systems, and complex vehicles. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the manufacturing design for Anduril’s Missile division. Your core responsibilities include ensuring the highest production quality and supporting the development and implementation of new products for several program designs. The role encompasses the entire manufacturing value chain, including Design for Manufacturability, tool design and selection, process creation and optimization, vendor sourcing and collaboration, quality planning, and documentation for hardware production. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Execute the manufacturing of a certain product or set of products, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production. Work with design engineers during the development process to drive design for manufacturing best practices into the design effort, and help facilitate the transition from design to prototype to rate production. Act as a manufacturing liason for mechanical fabrication and avionics with subject matter expertise in these areas and key experience in design for manufacturability. Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as MBOM’s, work instructions & requirements, etc. Advise on quality management and business application programs as they pertain to manufacturing within your area. Collaborate with internal customers and manufacturing planning teams to define capacity planning actions to meet customer needs and expectations. Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase). Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team. Develop production and test methodologies and implement best practices to enable scaling production capabilities for larger, more complex products. Travel to suppliers and partner sites to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement process procedures as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science. 3+ years in manufacturing or similar prototyping position. An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication. A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning. Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver hardware in a resource-constrained environment. Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes and improve competencies. Harness & PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes. Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems. Current active U.S. Secret security clearance US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer will execute the manufacturing of products from prototyping through full-scale production, working with design engineers to implement design for manufacturing best practices. Responsibilities include owning documentation, advising on quality management, collaborating on capacity planning, and analyzing metrics for continuous improvement.