Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems

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Anduril’s Space Manufacturing team seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and execution of manufacturing strategies for complex spacecraft hardware. This role involves overseeing the entire value chain, from Design for Manufacturability through quality system implementation, ensuring compliance with space-grade standards such as IPC-610/620 Class 3 and NASA-STD-8739 series. Key responsibilities include driving DFM initiatives, managing supplier relationships, implementing MES systems, and leading cross-functional design reviews. The ideal candidate has over eight years of experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing, with expertise in PCBA processes, quality assurance, and digital manufacturing tools. They should also possess strong technical communication skills and a hands-on approach to mentor junior engineers while scaling production from low-rate to high-rate efficiently.

Skills

IPC-610 IPC-620 NASA-STD-8739 SMT MES ERP MRP SAP Oracle Odoo Aligni SPC Lean Six Sigma 8D 5-Why PFMEA FAI CAD SolidWorks Fusion 360 Python MATLAB IPC J-STD-001 TVAC Altium AutoCAD Electrical ECSS standards AS9100

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of manufacturing processes for complex spacecraft hardware.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability initiatives to optimize producibility and cost.
  • Own quality assurance and lead root cause analyses for non-conformances.
  • Specify and deploy advanced assembly tools, fixtures, and test equipment.
  • Implement Manufacturing Execution Systems to enhance traceability and efficiency.
  • Manage technical relationships with suppliers and drive quality improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-reliability industries.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; Master's preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of aerospace electronics standards (IPC, NASA).
  • Hands-on experience with PCBA manufacturing processes and MES systems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and process validation.
  • Strong technical communication skills for cross-functional leadership roles.
  • Proven success in fast-paced environments with meticulous attention to quality.

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