Welder

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$68,000–$90,000 / yr
Posted
74 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $79k
$54k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $120,550–$187,212 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $79k versus about $154k for comparable roles.

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Welder

Welder join the Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team to support the development of advanced defense hardware, including surface, undersea, and sea-to-air vehicles. In this role, you will fabricate prototypes and tooling to support manufacturing development and assembly processes while driving efficient production for new maritime vehicle facilities. You will work hands-on in a manufacturing environment to develop innovative solutions for machining and welding processes, integrate metrology, and maintain lean manufacturing principles. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with engineering and operations teams to design production systems, provide expert recommendations on materials and technologies, and assist in the construction and commissioning of new factory sites. The role requires expertise in machining, fabrication, and prototyping to solve complex manufacturing challenges for high-performance maritime defense products while ensuring cost-effective and schedule-efficient solutions across various programs.

What you'll do

  • Fabricate prototypes and tooling to support manufacturing development and assembly processes for maritime vehicles.
  • Develop innovative machining and welding processes to improve production flow and product performance.
  • Design and construct production systems at new factory sites to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Provide technical recommendations on materials, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing technologies based on expert experience.
  • Optimize production systems by working hands-on in a manufacturing environment alongside engineering teams.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles and integrated metrology to improve facility efficiency.
  • Support the construction and commissioning of new facilities while coordinating with external vendors.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in machining, fabrication, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
  • Expertise with various materials and welding technologies.
  • Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment to optimize production systems.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to export-controlled information requirements.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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