Manufacturing Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, 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 · Manufacturing Engineer, Connected Warfare

As a Manufacturing Engineer in the Connected Warfare team, you will play a critical role in the design and manufacturing of advanced command and control systems for military applications. You will own the production ramp-up for products like Menace-I and TITAN, ensuring high-quality manufacturing processes through detailed documentation such as MBOMs, work instructions, and process flows. Your responsibilities include resolving complex build issues on the factory floor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer demand, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, a Top Secret security clearance, and expertise in processes like sheet metal fabrication and 3D printing, along with knowledge of tools such as NX/Teamcenter.

What you'll do

  • Act as a subject matter expert to solve complex build problems on the production floor.
  • Own and create necessary documentation for manufacturing products at scale.
  • Work closely with the production team to resolve issues ensuring customer demand is met.
  • Build successful production operations from scratch, often with minimal definition.
  • Manage mechanical system design and analysis or harness & PCBA fabrication.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or a similar role
  • Must have Top Secret security clearance
  • Experience building production operations from scratch
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, machining, and 3D printing
  • Competency in mechanical system design and analysis or harness & PCBA fabrication
  • Familiarity with NX/Teamcenter software
  • Ability to solve complex build problems and document manufacturing processes

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