Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Core Technology

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
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This role $170k
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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Core Technology

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at Anduril’s Core Technology team involves driving the end-to-end development and production of high-performance hardware for sea and air vehicle platforms. This hands-on position requires expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), precision assembly, and rigorous testing to ensure robust operation in challenging environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with design engineering teams, developing specialized tooling and fixtures, optimizing manufacturing processes, and creating comprehensive documentation. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in high-reliability systems, proficiency with Siemens NX for CAD and Teamcenter for PLM, and hands-on manufacturing skills such as precision machining and battery integration. Experience with aerospace or marine standards is a plus, along with software scripting knowledge for automation and data analysis.

What you'll do

  • Lead the transition of complex electromechanical systems from prototype to scalable production.
  • Design and develop specialized tooling and fixturing for precision assembly of Core Technology hardware.
  • Develop robust process flows for intricate operations in battery integration, actuation, and energetics.
  • Define and implement Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) within MES and ERP systems.
  • Write comprehensive manufacturing documentation including work instructions and quality control plans.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or design engineering with high-reliability systems.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex hardware solutions in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience setting up and optimizing manufacturing environments, including MES integration.
  • Hands-on manufacturing experience with precision machining, additive manufacturing, and electromechanical assembly.

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