Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Tooling, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Similar $166k
This role $170k
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This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $143,000–$188,620 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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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 1830 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1614 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Tooling, Space

Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Tooling, Space joins the Space Manufacturing team to design and deliver mechanical ground support equipment, tooling, and fixtures for production lines. This role involves managing the full tooling lifecycle, including CAD design, structural analysis, procurement of long-lead items, and qualification testing before hardware contact. The engineer will develop semi-automated assembly stations, ensure cleanroom compatibility by selecting specific materials and coatings, and drive Design for Manufacturability into vehicle designs. Key responsibilities include overseeing tooling sustainment, calibration, and maintenance within the Foundry and Teamcenter systems. Candidates must possess expertise in CAD tools like NX, SolidWorks, or CREO, along with proficiency in GD&T and load path analysis. The role addresses critical manufacturing challenges for space vehicle integration, sensors, avionics, and propulsion systems to ensure high-reliability production standards are met within a new facility.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $170000 from 49 postings across 7 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), production tooling, and fixtures in CAD through to released drawings.
  • Manage the procurement lifecycle for tooling including long-lead items, vendor packages, and delivery schedules.
  • Perform structural analysis, load path analysis, and proof load testing to qualify tooling before it touches flight hardware.
  • Design tooling specifically for cleanroom compatibility by selecting appropriate materials, coatings, and lubricants to prevent contamination.
  • Develop semi-automated assembly stations and mechanical automation to reduce manual labor and production variability.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) during the vehicle design phase to ensure proper access and handling provisions.
  • Manage tooling sustainment including calibration, maintenance intervals, spare parts, and configuration control in Teamcenter.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality teams to manage vendor specifications and first article inspections.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience designing production tooling, fixtures, or mechanical ground support equipment for high-reliability industries.
  • A portfolio of tooling or MGSE personally designed through to released drawings, fabrication, and floor use.
  • Strong CAD proficiency in NX, SolidWorks, or CREO with sound GD&T practice on tooling drawings.
  • Experience in structural sizing, load path analysis, and proof load certification for handling and lift hardware.
  • Experience designing cleanroom-compatible tooling and procurement of capital equipment through a supply chain.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • 10+ years of experience with space/launch vehicle hardware or automated assembly design (preferred).

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