Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $166,000 - $220,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
8+ years manufacturing experience
Autoclave processing expertise
Resin transfer molding (rtm)
Anduril is seeking a subject matter expert to lead composites manufacturing for cutting-edge defense hardware including flight vehicles and ground equipment

Job Summary

  • Anduril is seeking a subject matter expert to lead composites manufacturing for cutting-edge defense hardware including flight vehicles and ground equipment.
  • The role requires transitioning products from prototype to high-volume production while optimizing manufacturability and supply chain scalability.
  • Candidates must be U.S. Persons eligible for a Secret security clearance and willing to travel frequently to support global operations.

Matching Summary

Anduril is seeking a subject matter expert to lead composites manufacturing for cutting-edge defense hardware including flight vehicles and ground equipment.

Salary

Base: $166,000 - $220,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years manufacturing experience
  • Autoclave processing expertise
  • Resin transfer molding (RTM)
  • Vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding
  • Design for manufacturability frameworks
  • Composite mold design and material selection

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement
  • Cross-functional technical mentorship
  • Rapid iteration in resource-limited environments
  • Global supplier interface experience
  • AI-powered system integration knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Degree in engineering, math, or hard science
  • 8+ years relevant manufacturing or design experience
  • U.S. Person status required for export control access
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to travel more than 25% of the time

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person

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