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Anduril Industries · 2 days ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/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 will oversee the manufacturing value chain for electronics and avionics, develop tooling solutions, and collaborate with contract manufacturers to ensure 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

Electromechanical hardware designManufacturing process optimizationTooling solutions developmentPCBA fabrication experienceProduction scaling experienceDFx experienceHands-on manufacturing experienceSoftware scriptingInterest in manufacturingTeam leadership skills

Required

Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science

5+ 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 in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples

Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus

A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.