Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
120 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $170k
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This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $158k 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 · Senior Manufacturing Engineer

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on Barracuda, you will join the Missile division to shape manufacturing designs and oversee the entire production value chain. You will manage the transition from initial prototyping to full-scale production by collaborating with design engineers to integrate design for manufacturability best practices. Your daily responsibilities include tool design, process optimization, vendor collaboration, quality planning, and creating essential documentation like MBOMs and work instructions. The role requires expertise in mechanical fabrication and avionics to solve complex hardware production challenges. You will utilize skills in machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, and potentially SMT processes or PCBA fabrication. The position focuses on the technical challenge of scaling production for complex products while ensuring high quality and cost reduction within a defense technology context involving advanced missile systems and autonomous capabilities.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $168750 from 48 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the manufacturing lifecycle from initial prototyping through large-scale production for missile systems.
  • Integrate design for manufacturability best practices into the development process in collaboration with engineers.
  • Act as a subject matter expert liaison for mechanical fabrication and avionics during product development.
  • Create and manage technical documentation including MBOMs, work instructions, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Develop production and test methodologies to scale capabilities for complex hardware products.
  • Analyze performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in cost reduction and quality.
  • Travel to supplier sites to conduct sourcing, resolve production issues, and implement processes.

What we're looking for

  • Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or a similar prototyping position.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience in physical hardware manufacturing including machining, fabrication, soldering, or assembly.
  • Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) for mechanical fabrication and avionics.
  • Experience with harness and PCBA fabrication, including SMT processes.
  • Hands-on experience with R/C or autonomous flight vehicles and related control systems.
  • Experience leading large-scale change management and building production operation organizations.

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