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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril - Costa Mesa, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-06

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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company's systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that delivers real-time 3D command and control. Anduril brings cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to military applications. The Manufacturing team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the Eagle Eye program, responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware. This role owns the full manufacturing value-chain, including Design for Manufacturability, tool design and selection, process creation and optimization, vendor sourcing, quality planning, and work documentation. Key responsibilities include: - Leverage New Product Introduction (NPI) expertise to transition electromechanical products from prototype to high-volume production, optimizing manufacturability and supply chain scalability - Work with cross-functional manufacturing teams to implement semi and fully automated solutions for electromechanical assemblies - Collaborate with Design Engineering teams early in development to provide Design For Manufacturability feedback - Own the manufacturing value chain for one or more Eagle Eye family systems - Develop novel tooling and fixturing solutions for assembly, quality, and test - Develop process flows, breaking down complex assemblies into logical part flows and sub-processes - Write documentation for manufacturing at scale, including work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements - Work hands-on with technicians and engineers building prototype hardware - Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication, and inspection The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, resource-limited environments and can demonstrate holistic ownership of technical challenges with creative, physical solutions. REQUIREMENTS: - Degree in a technical field preferred (engineering, math, or hard science) - 7+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware - Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in resource-constrained environments - Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.); work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus - Genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning - Familiarity with MES and test executive software - Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills with backing examples - Software scripting experience in any language - Proficiency with CAD and PLM software

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