Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics

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Costa Mesa, CA
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150K-186K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will oversee the manufacturing process for avionics systems, innovate tooling solutions, and ensure quality planning and documentation. Role includes hands-on work with prototype hardware and collaboration with contract manufacturers.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics focused to join our team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.

The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical, solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you. 
WHAT YOU'LL DO
    • Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for electronics, avionics, and harnessing
    • Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
    • Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
    • Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
    • Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
    • Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware
    • Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
    • Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Degree in a technical field: Engineering, math, or a hard science, providing the foundation for complex systems including avionics.
    • Avionics Experience: Demonstrable experience designing, integrating, or troubleshooting avionics systems, familiarity with embedded systems, RF electronics, and knowledge of avionics manufacturing standards and certification requirements.
    • 5+ Years of Relevant Experience: Preferably in manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware, critical for modern integrated systems in avionics.
    • Innovative Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in resource-constrained environments, valuable for innovative avionics solutions.
    • Hands-On Manufacturing Expertise: Direct experience in physically manufacturing hardware through machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc. (Personal or extracurricular projects are a plus.)
    • Passion for Manufacturing: A genuine interest in manufacturing along with a strong desire to continuously learn.
    • Security Clearance Eligibility: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance, essential due to the sensitive nature of avionics technologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes
    • Harnessing, soldering, crimping hands on build experience
    • DFx experience with NPI
    • Production scaling experience for high volume production
    • Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
    • Software scripting experience in any language
US Salary Range
$150,000$186,000 USD

 

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

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