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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.
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, PCBA, Barracuda joins the Barracuda Manufacturing team to oversee the production of advanced defense hardware. This role focuses on owning PCBAs and avionics while collaborating with cross-functional groups to support manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include managing New Product Introduction processes to transition electromechanical products from prototype to high-volume production, establishing scalable DFM frameworks, and developing workmanship standards for assembly and process parameters. The candidate will perform technical verifications of vendor capabilities in SMT, advanced packaging, underfill, and edge bond processes while mentoring a team of engineers. Required skills include expertise in PCBA and SMT processes, experience with IPC-610 and J-STD-001 standards, and proficiency in Altium software or scripting. The role addresses the technical challenge of manufacturing complex electronics for defense systems within a fast-paced, resource-limited environment to ensure reliable hardware performance.
What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?
Median $168750 from 48 postings across 5 companies.
Design for Manufacturability
SMT
PCBA Fabrication
Machining
Soldering
Assembly
Avionics
Control Systems
MBOM
Quality Management
Hardware Production
Prototyping