Composites Development Tooling Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Composites Development Tooling Engineer

As a Composites Development Tooling Engineer at Anduril’s Hardware Platform division, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing niche core technology and quick-turn prototypes to support various product lines. Your role involves wrangling requirements from teammates and internal customers to design reliable tooling solutions under tight deadlines, collaborating with manufacturing shops both internally and externally to procure tools, and ensuring that all designs meet stringent quality standards while documenting lessons learned for future production campaigns. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or materials engineering, along with 3+ years of hands-on experience in composite part or tool design, proficiency in CAD software like Siemens NX, and an understanding of manufacturing methods such as machining, welding, and injection molding. Experience with Fibersim for composite layup and creating laser projection files is a plus, as is the ability to create detailed drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards.

What you'll do

  • Wrangle requirements to inform the design of tooling solutions.
  • Develop reliable tool designs under tight deadlines for prototypes.
  • Procure tools by working with internal and external manufacturing shops.
  • Ensure all tooling meets specified requirements and is successfully commissioned.
  • Document lessons learned to support future high-rate production campaigns.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials engineering or related field; OR 7+ years of professional experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical/composite part or tool design.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, welding, and composites fabrication.
  • Proficient in using CAD to create 3D models and drawings.
  • Eligible to obtain and hold a security clearance.

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