Anduril Industries · 3 hours ago
Analytics Engineer, Quality Analytics
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
3+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Analytics Engineer for Quality Analytics will bridge the gap between raw data systems and critical manufacturing insights, building and maintaining data analysis models and pipelines to enhance data quality in manufacturing processes.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support & Maintain Data Analytics: Support basic analytics and investigation utilizing existing tools and capabilities. Direct users to utilize analytic dashboards, troubleshoot existing dashboard accuracy, and provide modification & improvements to increase dashboard effectiveness
Investigate Data Quality: Act as a lead technical investigator for data quality issues. When a dashboard is inaccurate or data seems wrong, you will perform deep-dive analysis using SQL and Python to trace the problem back to its source and identify the root cause
Troubleshoot & Optimize: Support the analytics team by troubleshooting data access issues, improving pipeline performance for faster dashboard loads, and ensuring the overall health and reliability of the quality data ecosystem in Foundry
Drive Technical Improvements: Implement robust data quality checks, validation rules, and automated monitoring directly within the data pipelines to proactively prevent future data quality issues and eliminate variance
Enable Self-Service Analytics: Partner closely with the cross-functional teams and ML Engineers to understand current and future data needs. Build clean, reliable, and well-structured datasets that allow teams to independently create reliable dashboards, reports, and models
Lead Data Projects: Collaborate with partner teams for analytics initiatives from requirements gathering through deployment and explore efficient ways to deliver the ask. Partner with Data Scientists and other analysts to deliver high impact, well rounded solutions
Document the Data Landscape: Develop and maintain clear documentation for key data sources, transformation logic, and data models to ensure a shared understanding across the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in defense products and/or complex production process management
3+ years of experience in a technical data role such as Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, or BI Engineer
Proven experience building and maintaining data pipelines and/or analytics models in a platform like Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or a similar cloud environment
Proficiency in SQL for querying and analyzing large, complex datasets across multiple systems
Proficiency in Python for data transformation and scripting (e.g., using Pandas, PySpark)
Strong analytical mindset with a demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis on complex data issues
Great at working cross-functionally with other teams/departments, able to communicate in both technical and non-technical contexts
Experience with software tools/services like Slack, Jira, Excel, and Confluence
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
3+ years of experience in a data coordinator, data analysis, quality analytics, or business intelligence role
Direct experience conducting research and analyzing data to gain insights into the business
Experience building or supporting analytics for complex hardware manufacturing operations, including new product introduction (NPI), ramp-up, and high-volume production phases
Experience with dashboarding and data visualization tools (e.g., Foundry Workshop/Quiver, Tableau, PowerBI) and understanding how data models impact their performance
Familiarity with quality methodologies and concepts like RCCA or 8D, GD&T, FMEA, IQC/OQC, and how data supports them
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Experience with software development best practices and SDK patterns, including version control with Git
Able to work with minimal supervision, taking ownership of work and completing tasks in a timely manner, while adapting rapidly to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs
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.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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