Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
178 days ago
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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 on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems

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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What you'll do

  • Develop and document manufacturing processes for PCBAs, electro-optical instruments, and integrated spacecraft systems.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives to optimize production yield, cost, and manufacturability from concept to production.
  • Manage quality assurance by leading root cause analyses, performing risk mitigations via PFMEA, and executing process validations.
  • Design and deploy custom tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and automation solutions using CAD/3D modeling.
  • Implement and optimize Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ERP workflows to improve traceability and data-driven decision-making.
  • Manage technical relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers through audits, qualifications, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and participate in design reviews for high-reliability flight hardware programs.
  • Analyze production data to scale manufacturing from low-rate prototypes to high-rate production using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, space systems, aviation, or defense industries.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Requires deep knowledge of high-reliability electronics standards including IPC-610/620 Class 3 and NASA-STD-8739 series.
  • Must possess expert-level understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and box-level assembly techniques.
  • Requires hands-on experience implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ERP/MRP systems like SAP or Oracle.
  • Must demonstrate expertise in root cause analysis, risk mitigation via PFMEA, and process validation.
  • Requires ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical status to executive leadership.

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