Process Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
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Similar $159k
This role $170k
$114k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays more than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $130,882–$187,062 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $159k 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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer

The Process Engineer joins the Maritime team to develop and maintain core products and payloads for autonomous sub-surface and surface vehicles. This role focuses on analyzing and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs while managing continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will develop process flows, break down complex assemblies into logical parts, and write essential documentation like work instructions and quality plans. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with contract manufacturers in metallic manufacturing and assembly, working hands-on with technicians to build prototype hardware, and contributing to mechanical or electrical designs including interconnects and board fabrication. Required skills include experience in electromechanical hardware manufacturing, soldering, machining, and assembly. Preferred qualifications include PCBA fabrication, SMT process knowledge, experience with autonomous flight vehicles, and software scripting in any language to solve production challenges for maritime defense systems.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop process flows by breaking down complex assemblies into logical subassemblies and sub-processes.
  • Create manufacturing documentation including work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements for scalable production.
  • Partner with contract manufacturers to develop repeatable processes for both quick-turn development and large-scale production.
  • Build prototype hardware hands-on alongside technicians and other engineering team members.
  • Contribute to the mechanical and electrical design of end-customer hardware, including interconnects and board fabrication.
  • Travel to suppliers to perform initial sourcing, resolve production issues, and implement quality procedures.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver process improvements in resource-constrained environments.
  • Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills with backing examples.
  • Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware through machining, fabrication, soldering, or assembly.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science (preferred).
  • PCBA fabrication experience including SMT processes (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with R/C or autonomous flight vehicles and software scripting experience (preferred).

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