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Anduril Industries · 8 hours ago

Tooling Design Engineer, Air Vehicles

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Tooling Design Engineer will design, validate, and implement tooling for manufacturing complex aircraft structures, collaborating with various teams to support production scaling and ensure manufacturability.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and assist the air vehicle development team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability and validate processes/technology

Provide real-time manufacturing floor support, resolving tooling-related issues and collaborating with technicians and engineers to improve production processes

Conduct detailed tolerance stack-up and GD&T analysis of assemblies and their fixturing to ensure fit, function, and repeatability across production stages

Own and execute tool designs using CAD software

Understand and communicate tool access and machine access requirements

Select the best methods for producing parts, tools, or assemblies

Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions

Qualification

Tooling DesignCAD ProficiencyComposite ManufacturingManufacturing OperationsTolerance Stack-up AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisAerospace EngineeringNX/TeamcenterSecurity Clearance

Required

5+ years of experience in production assembly/fabrication, including composites, metallics, and manufacturing operations for air vehicles (manned or unmanned)

Demonstrated ability to distinguish critical design differences between prototype and production tooling

Experience with detailed tooling requirements for composite manufacturing processes, including lamination, curing, trimming, and assembly

Proficiency in designing mechanical parts using CAD. Understanding of manufacturing methods such as machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and casting

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent applicable experience

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance

Preferred

Experience using NX/Teamcenter

5–10 years of experience in tool design

Familiarity with Full Scale Determinate Assembly (FSDA) is preferred

Aviation or automotive passion demonstrated through certifications, licenses, or hobbies

Aircraft development experience

Active U.S. Secret security clearance

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.