Manufacturing Engineer, Drones

Anduril Industries

Santa Ana, California, United States
Base: $129,000 - $171,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
5+ years manufacturing experience
Mechanical fitment problem solving
Electrical harnessing troubleshooting
Anduril Industries is seeking a 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 Manufacturing Engineer to bridge the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems.
  • The role requires daily sustaining support to solve mechanical, electrical, and software issues while ensuring first-time quality during the transition from concept to full production.
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance and possess a genuine interest in manufacturing with hands-on hardware experience.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $129,000 - $171,000 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 manufacturing experience
  • Mechanical fitment problem solving
  • Electrical harnessing troubleshooting
  • MBOM and work instruction ownership
  • Design for manufacturing best practices
  • Physical hardware manufacturing skills

Nice-to-have

  • Building production operations from scratch
  • PCBA fabrication experience
  • Sheet metal machining and 3D printing knowledge
  • NX/Teamcenter software proficiency
  • Complex electromechanical BOM ownership
  • Supplier sourcing and site travel

Key Requirements

  • Degree in engineering, math, or hard science
  • 5+ years in manufacturing or similar position
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain US Secret security clearance
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver hardware in resource-constrained environments

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or eligibility for Secret clearance

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