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Anduril Industries · 3 hours ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $186K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics will be responsible for owning portions of the manufacturing value chain for avionics, developing tooling solutions, and working with contract manufacturers to establish efficient production processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for electronics, avionics, and harnessing

Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts

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

Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware

Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc

Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures

Qualification

Avionics ExperienceHands-On Manufacturing ExpertiseInnovative Problem SolverPCBA Fabrication ExperienceProduction Scaling ExperienceSecurity Clearance EligibilityPassion for ManufacturingSoftware Scripting Experience

Required

Degree in a technical field: Engineering, math, or a hard science, providing the foundation for complex systems including avionics

Avionics Experience: Demonstrable experience designing, integrating, or troubleshooting avionics systems, familiarity with embedded systems, RF electronics, and knowledge of avionics manufacturing standards and certification requirements

5+ Years of Relevant Experience: Preferably in manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware, critical for modern integrated systems in avionics

Innovative Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in resource-constrained environments, valuable for innovative avionics solutions

Hands-On Manufacturing Expertise: Direct experience in physically manufacturing hardware through machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc. (Personal or extracurricular projects are a plus.)

Passion for Manufacturing: A genuine interest in manufacturing along with a strong desire to continuously learn

Security Clearance Eligibility: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance, essential due to the sensitive nature of avionics technologies

Preferred

PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes

Harnessing, soldering, crimping hands on build experience

DFx experience with NPI

Production scaling experience for high volume production

Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems

Software scripting experience in any language

Benefits

Healthcare 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