Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Drones

Anduril Industries

Santa Ana, California, United States
Base: $146,000 - $194,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
5+ years in manufacturing or prototyping
Direct team leadership experience
Mechanical and electrical system integration
Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems.
  • The role requires leading a high-performing team of engineers while managing the transition of products from concept through prototype to full-scale production with speed and quality.
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance to support defense technology missions.

Matching Summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Salary

Base: $146,000 - $194,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years in manufacturing or prototyping
  • Direct team leadership experience
  • Mechanical and electrical system integration
  • Design for manufacturing best practices
  • MBOM and work instruction documentation

Nice-to-have

  • SMT process setup and monitoring experience
  • Hands-on R/C or autonomous flight vehicle experience
  • Software scripting capabilities
  • NX/Teamcenter software proficiency
  • Large-scale change management initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Degree in engineering, math, or hard science
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain US Secret security clearance
  • Demonstrated direct team leadership skills

Work Rights

Must have eligibility for US Secret security clearance

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