Packaging Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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This role $150k
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $140,300–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $167k 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 2000 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1793 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Packaging Engineer

Anduril's Sentry team is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop innovative packaging solutions for advanced defense hardware systems. This role involves leading the entire lifecycle of packaging development, from concept through production, ensuring that products are protected during manufacturing, transportation, and field deployment while meeting cost and sustainability targets. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics to validate designs, coordinate suppliers, and resolve issues. Key responsibilities include creating detailed design documentation using CAD software like SolidWorks or NX, applying DFM/DFA principles, and implementing new materials and construction methods to enhance packaging performance. The ideal candidate has a degree in Packaging Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering for electronic or defense products, proficiency in CAD tools, and knowledge of industry standards such as ASTM and ISTA.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development and production of protective packaging solutions for advanced defense hardware.
  • Own execution, validation, and issue resolution for packaging designs across new and existing products.
  • Develop detailed packaging design documentation including CAD models, drawings, and specifications.
  • Apply DFM/DFA principles to balance protection, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost in design.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging feasibility and production alignment.
  • Research and implement new materials and construction methods for improved packaging performance.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years experience in packaging engineering for electronic or defense products.
  • Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • Ability to design and validate protective packaging solutions for sensitive products.
  • Knowledge of industry packaging standards (ASTM, ISTA, MIL-STD) and testing methodologies.
  • Proficiency with CAD software for packaging design (SolidWorks, NX, etc.).
  • Experience in packaging configuration management and change control processes.

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