Full-Time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
High Volume Production
Anduril
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous systems for defense applications
Compensation Overview
$125k - $186k/yr
Senior
No H1B Sponsorship
Newport Beach, CA, USA
US Citizenship Required
- Degree in a technical field preferred such as engineering, math, or a hard science
- 5+ 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
- Scale electromechanical manufacturing processes to support high-volume production, ensuring consistent quality and reliability in mass-produced hardware systems
- Develop and refine manufacturing strategies specifically for high-volume electromechanical products, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and maintaining stringent quality standards at scale
- Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware, with an emphasis on the assembly and testing of electromechanical components
- Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc., while ensuring electromechanical compatibility and performance
- 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
- Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures
- 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 and controls various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. 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 that operate effectively in challenging environments.
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
- Anduril secured $2.5 billion funding, doubling its valuation to $30.5 billion.
- Partnerships with Meta and Archer Aviation expand Anduril's technological capabilities.
- Winning the U.S. Army AR/VR headset contract showcases Anduril's competitive edge.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition in the low-altitude economy may impact market share.
- Collaboration with Meta may face regulatory and privacy challenges.
- Reliance on government contracts exposes Anduril to policy shift risks.
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 focus on AI-driven defense solutions sets it apart in the industry.
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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
6 month growth
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↑ 0%Whatever the size of the pie, the companies vying for a slice of it include upstarts like Archer Aviation (ACHR), which is currently testing an eVTOL model and partnering with defense contractor Anduril to develop military applications, and Joby Aviation (JOBY), which is in the process of getting its air taxi certified for passenger rides.
Defense tech startup Anduril secured a $2.5 billion investment led by Founders Fund, which contributed $1 billion, marking its largest single investment. This Series G round doubled Anduril's valuation to $30.5 billion. The investment was oversubscribed by over eight times. Anduril's success was bolstered by winning a U.S. Army AR/VR headset contract, originally awarded to Microsoft for $22 billion. The defense tech sector is experiencing a surge in investments.
Anduril, a US-based autonomous defense tech startup, announced a $2.5 billion Series G funding round, boosting its valuation to $30.5 billion. This more than doubles its previous valuation of $14 billion. The funding supports Anduril's mission to innovate military systems with autonomous and AI-powered technologies, appealing to governments seeking advanced defense solutions.
Defense technology company Anduril Industries announced it has raised $2.5 billion in funding at a valuation of $30.5 billion post-money. This funding round more than doubled the valuation from last year ($14 billion) after Anduril raised $1.5 billion.
Founders Fund has led a significant $2.5 billion Series G funding round for US defense tech company Anduril Industries. This includes a $1 billion cornerstone commitment, marking the largest single investment in Founders Fund's history. The funding round has doubled Anduril's valuation to $30.5 billion, according to Bloomberg.