2027 Early Career Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for the rapid iteration and production of cutting-edge defense hardware, encompassing static equipment, ground equipment, and flight vehicles. This role involves managing the entire manufacturing value chain, from design for manufacturability to quality planning and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform trade studies, designs, and generate solutions for approval.
• Execute the procurement of hardware to implement solutions.
• Test, verify, and demonstrate the effectiveness of solutions.
• Own a portion of the manufacturing value chain for a specific product or set of products.
• Work hands-on with technicians and other engineers to build prototype hardware.
• Develop novel tooling solutions for the fabrication and assembly of Anduril Products.
• Develop process flows, breaking down complex assemblies into sub-parts and processes, and building out production lines.
• Write documentation required for manufacturing hardware at scale, including work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements.
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication, and inspection.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
• Able to start full time in 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in manufacturing and a desire to learn.
• Internships or school-related experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing-related.
• PCBA fabrication experience, including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring of SMT processes.
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.), including work on personal or extracurricular projects.
• Software scripting experience in any language.
• Familiarity with CAD software, Manufacturing Execution systems, and ERP/MRP systems.

Compensation

• US Salary Range: $86,000—$114,000 USD
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.

Benefits

• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supports health, recovery, and future needs.