Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer

Updated on 4/24/2025

Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150k/yr

+ Equity Grants

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Newport Beach, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Assembly
Requirements
  • Degree in a technical field preferred such as engineering, math, or a hard science
  • 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
  • Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
  • Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
  • Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
  • A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Responsibilities
  • Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
  • Software scripting experience in any language

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 differentiates itself by emphasizing the integration of its systems and continuous technological advancements. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing persistent security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$6.2B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market potential.
  • Partnerships in anti-drone technology expand Anduril's defense capabilities.
  • Expansion into unmanned surface vessels diversifies Anduril's product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from General Atomics may impact Anduril's CCA platform market share.
  • AI weapon development with OpenAI could attract ethical scrutiny.
  • Integration challenges in unmanned surface vessel projects may delay timelines.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • The Copperhead line offers high-speed AUVs with torpedo capabilities for naval operations.
  • Anduril's investment in hypersonic solid rocket motors enhances its defense technology portfolio.

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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

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Centurion Partners Group
Apr 24th, 2025
Air Force officer sees options for 'cheaper,' less 'exquisite' CCA drone wingmen

General Atomics and Anduril are currently on contract to develop the increment 1 CCA platform, while a separate, classified pool of vendors is working to deliver the drones' autonomous functions.

Nordic Times
Apr 14th, 2025
OpenAI may develop AI weapons for the Pentagon

Among other things, it has publicly announced a partnership with defense technology company Anduril Industries Inc to develop anti-drone technology.

Naval News
Apr 9th, 2025
HD HHI Partners with Anduril to Develop Unmanned Surface Vessel

HD HHI partners with Anduril to develop unmanned surface vessel.

Defense Advancement
Apr 9th, 2025
New High-Speed AUVs Introduced with Torpedo Capabilities

Anduril is unveiling its new Copperhead line of high-speed AUVs, equipped with torpedo-like capabilities to enhance precision engagement in naval operations By William Mackenzie / 09 Apr 2025

Army Recognition
Apr 8th, 2025
Copperhead Drones by Anduril Signal Shift in Autonomous Naval Operations for Collaborative and Offensive Missions.

On April 7, 2025, at the Sea Air Space exhibition, U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries unveiled Copperhead, a new family of modular, uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) with torpedo-like profiles.