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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Tooling Engineer - Sentry

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIrvine, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in tooling or manufacturing engineering is required, preferably for electronic, electromechanical, or defense products.
  • The candidate must be able to design and validate fixtures, jigs, and gauges for precision assembly and inspection.
  • Experience with tooling materials selection, machining processes, and tolerance analysis is required.
  • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) and metrology principles is required.
  • Proficiency with mechanical design computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar is required.
  • Experience with tooling validation methodologies including Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility and First Article Inspection is required.
  • Experience in tooling configuration management and change control processes is required.
  • The candidate must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead tooling development from concept through production, delivering fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly aids that enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing of Sentry products.
  • Own tooling design execution, validation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution, serving as the technical expert for tooling across new and existing products within the Sentry product family.
  • Develop and refine detailed tooling design documentation, including computer-aided design models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in manufacturing processes.
  • Partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PMO, Quality, and Test Engineering to ensure tooling feasibility, readiness, and production line alignment.
  • Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and Value Engineering principles to balance precision, ergonomics, manufacturability, durability, and cost in tooling design.
  • Create and maintain accurate 3D computer-aided design models, drawings, bills of materials, and specifications within Product Data Management and Product Lifecycle Management systems to ensure manufacturing consistency.
  • Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp to ensure scalable execution of tooling solutions across internal and contract manufacturing sites.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related quality, downtime, and field issues.
  • Drive cost savings, cycle time reduction, and ergonomic improvements across existing tooling designs and processes.
  • Research and implement new materials, manufacturing methods, and automation technologies to improve tooling performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with internal machine shops and external suppliers to meet compliance, quality, cost, and timeline targets for tooling fabrication.
  • Standardize tooling documentation, specifications, and engineering best practices across the organization.
  • Support adoption of simulation, validation, and artificial intelligence-enabled design tools to enhance tooling design capabilities and efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience designing tooling for military or defense applications.
  • Demonstrated success designing tooling for products with challenging assembly requirements such as precision optics, radio frequency systems, or sensitive electronics.
  • Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanically actuated fixtures.
  • Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and other tooling production methods.
  • Experience with poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) design principles and lean manufacturing methodologies.
  • Experience with tooling for products at different stages of maturity, from prototypes to high-volume production.
  • Familiarity with automation, robotics integration, or semi-automated assembly systems.
  • Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (Product Lifecycle Management), Oracle (Enterprise Resource Planning), or equivalent systems.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems for tooling lifecycle management and traceability.
  • Experience supporting tooling deployment across distributed manufacturing sites or contract manufacturers.
  • Familiarity with calibration programs and tooling preventative maintenance systems.

About the Company

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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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