Anduril Industries · 4 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction (NPI)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$129K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Manufacturing Engineer role involves developing and launching autonomous tower systems, ensuring product design readiness for high-yield manufacturing and acting as a link between design engineering and early production.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own system-level integration across Sentry's core subsystems, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and thermal interfaces align and function as designed
Develop and refine manufacturing integration flows that decompose the Sentry tower into logical subassemblies and assembly sequences, enabling efficient and repeatable builds
Collaborate with Design, Electrical, and Systems Engineering to drive early Design-for-Integration (DFI) and Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) feedback into new releases
Implement automation-minded solutions —fixtures, digital work instructions, or modular tooling—to streamline assembly and reduce operator variability
Lead readiness reviews and interface control checks, resolving fit, alignment, and electrical mating issues before they reach the floor
Translate engineering intent into clear, executable build documentation: torque specs, cabling and harness routing, alignment procedures, and inspection points
Maintain configuration control for large multi-level BOMs, tracking effectivity, revision, and interchangeability across evolving hardware configurations
Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to validate subsystem builds, ensuring interface accuracy before system-level integration
Drive continuous improvement in integration sequencing, ergonomics, and tooling through hands-on observation and feedback from technicians
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years integrating complex electromechanical systems from prototype through production
Proven expertise in multi-subsystem integration — combining mechanical, electrical, and data interfaces into one functioning hardware product
Excellent cross-functional communication skills across design, manufacturing, and technician teams
Experience creating or optimizing integration and assembly processes for large, complex systems
Hands-on, floor-oriented problem solver who thrives in fast-moving environments
Familiarity with BOM structures, configuration management, and ECO (engineering change order) processes
U.S. Person status due to access to export-controlled information and facilities
Preferred
Experience assembling, integrating, and testing sensor, radar, compute, or power systems in a defense, aerospace, or robotics environment
Familiarity with PLM/ERP tools such as Teamcenter or Oracle
Demonstrated success scaling hardware from NPI (New product Introduction) to high-volume production
Exposure to automated assembly, digital manufacturing tools, or fixture integration
Background in ruggedized or field-deployable systems requiring tight mechanical, electrical, and environmental interface control
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection
Generous time off
Family Planning & Parenting Support
Mental Health Resources
Professional Development
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-01-06
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