Head Of Manufacturing Engineering, Space

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, United States
$220,000—$292,000 usd; not specified; top-tier ben...
On-site
Space-qualified hardware manufacturing
Design for manufacturability (dfm)
Integration, assembly, and test (i&t)
Lead manufacturing engineering efforts across multiple critical space programs, overseeing fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of high-reliability space components

Job Summary

  • Lead manufacturing engineering efforts across multiple critical space programs, overseeing fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of high-reliability space components.
  • Ensure robust Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are integrated throughout the product lifecycle, influencing design decisions from early concept phases.
  • The company offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost, highly competitive equity grants, and top-tier benefits.

Matching Summary

Lead manufacturing engineering efforts across multiple critical space programs, overseeing fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of high-reliability space components.

Salary

$220,000—$292,000 USD; Not specified; Top-tier benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Space-qualified hardware manufacturing
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Integration, Assembly, and Test (I&T)
  • High-reliability space components
  • Manufacturing process development and optimization
  • Quality control for space-grade requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary leadership and strategy
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Thirst for learning in space domain

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in space and satellite manufacturing
  • Experience in unit-level/space vehicle/system integration, assembly, and environmental testing
  • Proven team leadership skills
  • Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware
  • Familiarity with CAD, MES, and ERP/MRP systems
  • Willingness to travel frequently (>25%)
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance

Work Rights

Ability to obtain a security clearance

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