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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Additive Manufacturing Tech - FDM, 3D Print

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCosta Mesa, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of hands-on additive manufacturing experience in a prototype lab, service bureau, development environment, or similar setting; alternatively, 2 years of experience with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end processing.
  • Deep hands-on experience with fused deposition modeling (FDM) systems, including machine setup, calibration, build preparation, parameter optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience owning additive builds from CAD intake through finished part, including slicer/build-preparation software, custom toolpaths, and post-processing.
  • Ability to evaluate CAD for printability and make sound decisions about material, orientation, tolerance, strength, finish, lead time, and cost.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot print failures, manage multiple active jobs, and communicate technical risks and tradeoffs directly with engineers.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own FDM builds end to end, from CAD and requirements review through file preparation, printing, post-processing, inspection, and delivery.
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain a fleet of industrial and development-grade FDM printers.
  • Review incoming CAD for printability and identify issues with geometry, wall thickness, orientation, tolerances, mating features, supports, and clearances before committing machine time.
  • Partner directly with design engineers to understand lead time, end use, and required physical properties, then recommend the appropriate material, orientation, process, and build strategy.
  • Prepare and optimize builds using slicer/build-preparation software, including custom toolpath development when standard settings will not produce the required result.
  • Balance approximately 10–20 active jobs, sequencing work across machines based on priority, machine availability, material, build time, and technical requirements.
  • Troubleshoot failed prints, machine faults, calibration issues, and process drift; identify root causes and drive issues to resolution.
  • Nest and batch work to reduce build time, material waste, and unnecessary machine changeovers.
  • Post-process parts to deliver clean, functional hardware ready for engineering use.
  • Verify completed work against the original request, ensuring the correct part, quantity, quality, and requirements are satisfied before closing the job.
  • Keep job status, expected completion dates, and build risks current so engineers know where their hardware stands.
  • Develop and maintain print profiles, process documentation, and work instructions that improve consistency and repeatability.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and shop upkeep, and coordinate service support when needed.
  • Support material and consumable inventory as needed.
  • Work safely and maintain disciplined shop practices around equipment, materials, personal protective equipment, and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration and internal safety requirements.
  • Collaborate across the additive team when jobs span multiple printing technologies or require support outside FDM.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Stratasys industrial FDM systems and/or INSIGHT.
  • Experience with additional additive technologies such as stereolithography (SLA), multi jet fusion (MJF), selective laser sintering (SLS), PolyJet, or metal additive manufacturing.
  • Experience in a high-mix, low-volume prototype environment supporting design engineers directly.
  • Working knowledge of NX, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
  • Experience with composite tooling, dimensional inspection, or additive process documentation.

About the Company

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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