Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems
Anduril Industries
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This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $172k for comparable roles.
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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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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems joins the Space Manufacturing team to lead the manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware. This role involves managing the entire manufacturing value-chain, including Design for Manufacturability, tooling design, supplier management, and quality systems for PCBA, box-level electronics, and electro-optical instruments. The candidate will develop production processes compliant with IPC-610/620 Class 3 and NASA-STD-8739 standards while overseeing root cause analysis and risk mitigation through PFMEA. Key responsibilities include implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), managing ERP/MRP workflows, and utilizing CAD tools like SolidWorks or NX for custom tooling. The role requires expertise in SMT, conformal coating, and high-reliability electronics to solve production challenges for aerospace and defense systems. Essential skills include Lean Six Sigma methodologies, 3D modeling, and proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis within a fast-paced environment.
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