Full-Time
Anduril
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous systems for defense applications
Compensation Overview
$170k - $255k/yr
Senior, Expert
Newport Beach, CA, USA
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Minimum of 7-9 years Industry Experience as a Packaging Engineer, Packaging Compliance Lead, or similar role.
- B.S. Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science or a related technical field.
- Experience working on Advanced Hardware Systems
- Experience setting up the packaging initial framework for a product or program.
- Experience or familiarity with relevant defense packaging and transportation standards.
- Experience with packaging root cause analysis methodologies, risk management, and testing/validation.
- Develop, implement and maintain packaging compliance strategies aligned with customer and industry standards.
- Support creation and maintenance of detailed documentation for audits, contract reporting, and regulatory reviews.
- Lead internal and external audits to verify adherence to packaging regulations, working closely with quality and regulatory teams.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design new packaging that protects high-value and sensitive technology during transport, storage, and deployment.
- Develop and validate packaging solutions for a large variety of environmental needs, including extreme and hazardous environments.
- Conduct material selection and supplier packaging evaluations to ensure packaging components meet technical requirements.
- Support the release and management of packaging design configuration within our internal tracking systems.
- Define and support test and reliability teams in packaging validation and testing protocol.
- Establish failure analysis in process to identify weakness in packaging design and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with third party labs and customers to certify packaging solutions to meet defense industry standards.
- Lead risk assessments and investigations for packaging-related issues in transportation and storage.
- Develop internal training programs and guidelines to inform our engineering, production and field operations teams on packaging compliance and best practices.
- Maintain a centralized database of packaging standards, test reports, and regulatory documentation for reference for audit readiness and new packaging development reference.
- Serve as a packaging subject matter expert, advising leadership on packaging trends, risks and strategic improvements.
- M.S. Degree in technical engineering field.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience with CAD, design, simulation, testing, and/or reliability modeling tools.
- Experience working with DoD contracts, government procurement processes and defense logistics.
- Knowledge of hazardous material packaging and compliance.
- Experience in sustainability initiatives, including recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable packaging solutions for defense applications.
Anduril Industries develops autonomous systems for military and security applications, focusing on solutions for government and commercial clients. Its main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. Anduril stands out from competitors by continuously innovating and integrating new technologies into its offerings. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$6.2B
Headquarters
Orange, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Integration of Klas's hardware boosts real-time battlefield data synthesis.
- Menace T system enhances operational efficiency in remote settings.
- Partnership with HD HHI expands Anduril's maritime autonomous systems capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Meta's recruitment of Pentagon officials poses a competitive threat to Anduril.
- Integration of Klas's hardware may face regulatory and technical challenges.
- Air Force's interest in cheaper drones could pressure Anduril's pricing strategy.
What makes Anduril unique
- Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
- The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
- Anduril's acquisition of Klas enhances its tactical communication capabilities.
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Benefits
Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
Family Planning & Support
Incentivized Time Off
Mental Health Resources
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↑ 0%Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been on a monthslong charm offensive with the Trump administration Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedMeta is courting national security and former Pentagon officials to help sell its virtual reality and AI services to the federal government, Forbes has learned. Multiple former government officials said they were aware of the recruiting efforts.Meta, which recently opened up its Llama AI model for military use, has long maintained lobbyists in D.C., but almost half a dozen current open roles indicate it is bolstering its efforts to secure lucrative government contracts. The company is seeking two public policy managers, including one to focus on the White House — preferably with a security clearance and previous Pentagon work — to “lead our outreach to national security and foreign policy agencies within the Executive Branch of the U.S. government on both policy issues and adoption of our technologies.”In January, Meta hired Francis Brennan, a former Trump advisor, to lead strategic communications out of D.C. Another recent hire, who according to their Linkedin worked for an undisclosed federal government agency for more than a decade, posted about joining Meta to focus on its “intelligence sharing” with the government
Alongside the acquisition news, Anduril introduced a new offering named Menace T, a portable system designed to deliver fast, on site computing and network connectivity in harsh and remote settings, all in a package small enough for one person to carry and deploy within minutes.
Anduril's logo on display at the Defence and Aerospace Expo and Congress in March.
Anduril Industries, the defense startup known for building AI-driven battlefield systems, is acquiring Ireland-based Klas to strengthen its autonomous warfare capabilities. Anduril announced Monday that it has signed a deal to acquire Klas, a company that makes rugged communications gear used by military forces worldwide.The terms of the deal weren‚Äôt disclosed, and it still needs regulatory approval. But the aim is clear: Anduril wants to beef up its autonomous warfare capabilities by combining its software with Klas‚Äôs field-ready hardware.In a news release on its site, the Peter Thiel-backed tech startup said:“Anduril Industries today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Klas, a global leader in edge computing and tactical communications. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, brings Klas‚Äô rugged hardware into Anduril’s portfolio of autonomous systems and connected warfare capabilities‚Äîdelivering faster, more resilient and seamlessly integrated solutions for operations in harsh conditions at the tactical edge.”¬†Anduril to Acquire Klas to Boost AI Battlefield Tech and Drone CommunicationsKlas isn‚Äôt some scrappy newcomer. The company has been around for over three decades and has built rugged computers and networking equipment that work in the harshest environments‚Äîplaces where there’s no power grid or cell signal. That kind of gear makes it possible for troops to stay connected and operate drones in the field.Once the deal closes, Anduril plans to integrate Klas’s hardware into Lattice, its central software platform that stitches together data from drones, sensors, and other unmanned systems
Anduril Industries is set to acquire Ireland-based Klas to enhance its AI warfare systems. The deal, pending regulatory approval, will integrate Klas's tactical communication hardware into Anduril's Lattice platform, improving real-time battlefield data synthesis. Klas will continue operations in Ireland and the U.S., with plans to expand. This acquisition is Anduril's ninth since 2017. The company is also in talks for a funding round that could raise its valuation to $28 billion.