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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics, Space

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience on electronic assemblies in aerospace, space, defense, or another high-reliability industry.
  • Working knowledge of high-reliability electronics workmanship standards, including IPC-610/620 Class 3, IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum, and the NASA-STD-8739 series.
  • Hands-on experience with PCBA processes, including SMT, through-hole, conformal coating, potting, and component screening, and box-level assembly, including cabling, harnessing, mechanical integration, thermal, and EMI/EMC.
  • Experience authoring work instructions or travelers for flight or comparably high-consequence electronic hardware.
  • Experience with root cause analysis methods including 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone, as well as PFMEA and first article inspection.
  • A hands-on approach and willingness to work on the floor alongside technicians.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Own manufacturing process development and documentation for flight computer, GNC, and RF avionics assemblies, including PCBA, box-level build, and integrated unit assembly, to IPC-610/620 Class 3, IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum, and the NASA-STD-8739 series.
  • Author and maintain work instructions, travelers, and as-built records for assigned assemblies.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly into avionics designs before CDR, including component selection and screening, testability, connector access, and harness routing.
  • Specify and qualify assembly tooling, fixtures, and test equipment for avionics builds, and support the test station interface with Test Operations.
  • Own root cause analysis, PFMEA, process validation, and first article inspection for avionics processes, and disposition nonconformances on flight hardware.
  • Support incoming acceptance of development and COTS avionics units, and provide manufacturability and workmanship findings to the Lead for vendor and partner engagement.
  • Incorporate RF-specific handling practices into production, including ESD, connector torque and mating cycles, and cleanliness, and train technicians in those practices.
  • Act as an owner and advocate for Anduril's Manufacturing Development Process, and use Foundry and Teamcenter as the system of record for build definition, work instructions, and as-built records.
  • Support design reviews, including PDR and CDR, and manufacturing readiness reviews for avionics scope.
  • Provide hands-on technical support to technicians building avionics assemblies on the floor.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of flight avionics manufacturing experience with flight computers, GNC units, transponders, radios, or RF front ends.
  • RF or microwave assembly and test experience, including connector and cable discipline.
  • Cleanroom manufacturing experience with contamination control and ESD discipline.
  • MES and PLM fluency, including Foundry, Teamcenter, SAP, or equivalent, for work instruction authoring and as-built records.
  • Experience taking an electronics product from prototype or LRIP into rate production.
  • Currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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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