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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company develops Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that integrates thousands of data streams into a real-time 3D command and control center, and is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military.
As a Tooling Design Engineer for Air Vehicles, you will design, validate, and implement high-quality tooling and fixtures to enable efficient and safe manufacturing of complex aircraft structures. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to support new product introduction and production scaling while maintaining strong connections to the production floor.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and assist the air vehicle development team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability and validate processes and technology
- Provide real-time manufacturing floor support, resolving tooling-related issues and collaborating with technicians and engineers to improve production processes
- Conduct detailed tolerance stack-up and GD&T analysis of assemblies and their fixturing to ensure fit, function, and repeatability across production stages
- Own and execute tool designs using CAD software
- Understand and communicate tool access and machine access requirements
- Select the best methods for producing parts, tools, or assemblies
- Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in production assembly/fabrication, including composites, metallics, and manufacturing operations for air vehicles (manned or unmanned)
- Demonstrated ability to distinguish critical design differences between prototype and production tooling
- Experience with detailed tooling requirements for composite manufacturing processes, including lamination, curing, trimming, and assembly
- Proficiency in designing mechanical parts using CAD; understanding of manufacturing methods such as machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and casting
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent applicable experience
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience using NX/Teamcenter
- 5–10 years of experience in tool design
- Familiarity with Full Scale Determinate Assembly (FSDA)
- Aviation or automotive passion demonstrated through certifications, licenses, or hobbies
- Aircraft development experience
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance
