Autonomous Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Autonomous Airpower manufacturing team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will support the manufacturing value chain for autonomous aircraft hardware, shaping processes, documentation, and production capabilities from design to floor.

This hands‑on role requires a few years of manufacturing experience, willingness to work on the factory floor, and the ability to analyze data to drive process improvements and ownership of documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware.
• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent hands‑on manufacturing experience.
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes—machining, assembly, composites, or electrical integration.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
• Experience analyzing production data and recommending process improvements.
• Willingness to work hands‑on in a production environment alongside technicians.
• Strong communication skills — document processes clearly and work across teams.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing value chain for assigned aircraft subsystems or assemblies.
• Independently modify and enhance manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Author and maintain work instructions, quality plans, and inspection documentation.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and propose data‑driven changes.
• Provide DFM/DFA input to design engineering and identify manufacturability issues.
• Support production builds on the floor and troubleshoot with technicians.
• Develop and document standardized procedures for consistency and quality.
• Assist with tooling definition and validate fixtures for production use.
• Participate in root cause analysis for non‑conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing BOM development and maintain PLM/ERP documentation

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Reading drawings

CAD tools

Data analysis

Hands-on production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Autonomous Airpower manufacturing team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will support the manufacturing value chain for autonomous aircraft hardware, shaping processes, documentation, and production capabilities from design to floor.

This hands‑on role requires a few years of manufacturing experience, willingness to work on the factory floor, and the ability to analyze data to drive process improvements and ownership of documentation.