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Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Barracuda joins the Barracuda Launch Team to shape manufacturing design for the Missile division at the Arsenal-1 facility. This role involves managing the entire manufacturing value chain, including Design for Manufacturability, tool selection, process optimization, vendor collaboration, and quality planning. The engineer will oversee production from initial prototyping through full-scale manufacturing, acting as a liaison for mechanical fabrication and avionics while owning critical documentation like MBOMs and work instructions. Key responsibilities include developing production methodologies, analyzing metrics for cost reduction, and coordinating capacity planning to meet customer needs. Candidates should possess a technical degree, experience in machining or assembly, and expertise in hardware production. The role addresses the challenge of scaling high-volume manufacturing for Barracuda air breathing autonomous air vehicles designed for diverse mission capabilities and payload configurations.
What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 76 postings across 7 companies.
Design for Manufacturability
SMT
PCBA Fabrication
Machining
Soldering
Assembly
Avionics
Control Systems
MBOM
Quality Management
Hardware Production
Prototyping