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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
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Senior Design Engineer, DFM / DFA joins the hardware team to bridge the gap between product design and production reality for autonomous air, land, and maritime systems. This role is responsible for designing robust, mission-ready components and assemblies that are optimized for high-rate production and scalability. Key responsibilities include applying DFM and DFA principles, performing 1D/3D tolerance stack-up analyses, conducting DFMEAs, and creating detailed work instructions for the production floor. The candidate will utilize 3D CAD software like SolidWorks, NX, or Creo while ensuring all engineering drawings strictly adhere to ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards. Expertise is required in manufacturing processes such as welding, precision machining, injection molding, and composite fabrication. This role solves critical manufacturing bottlenecks by collaborating with production teams to ensure hardware can be rapidly built and deployed for defense applications.