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Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril - Quonset, RI, United States - In-office - posted 2026-07-27

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Salary: USD 111,000 - 147,000 / annual

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming military capabilities through advanced autonomous systems and AI. The company is fielding next-generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for seabed exploration, operating multi-million-dollar contracts and Robot-as-a-Service operations. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will own portions of the manufacturing value chain for cutting-edge AUVs, responsible for design for manufacturability, tool design and selection, process creation and optimization, vendor sourcing, quality planning, and work documentation. Key responsibilities include: • Own manufacturing value chain for products or product families • Write manufacturing documentation including work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements • Develop process flows and break down complex assemblies into logical part flows and sub-processes • Collaborate with contract manufacturers across disciplines (PCBA, metal/plastic manufacturing, assembly) to develop repeatable processes for both quick-turn development and at-scale production • Work hands-on with technicians and engineers building prototype hardware • Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts • Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical and electrical design, including interconnects and board fabrication • Travel frequently between Quonset and Quincy facilities to support production scale-up Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or hard science; 3+ years in manufacturing or electromechanical hardware design; demonstrated ability to deliver hardware to spec in startup environments; hands-on experience with manufacturing (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly); strong organizational and communication skills; eligible for US Secret security clearance. Preferred: Sub-sea robotics experience (AUVs/UUVs); electrical systems expertise up to 400VDc; subsea cable splicing; pressure vessel/systems experience; PLM/ERP software proficiency; large-scale low-volume manufacturing background.

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