Lead Avionics Manufacturing Engineer | NPI & DFx Leader

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Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 194,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package
Equity grants
Comprehensive health support

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves building and leading a team of Electrical Engineers focusing on manufacturing avionics systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in relevant fields and possess strong leadership skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $146,000 – $194,000, along with top-tier employee benefits to support health and recovery. Join Anduril to contribute to innovative defense technology.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or design of avionics or electrical systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver avionics hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
  • Experience with personal or extracurricular projects related to manufacturing hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Electrical Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Leverage expertise in NPI to transition from prototype to high-volume production.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering teams to provide DFx for smooth NPI transitions.

Skills

Avionics PCBA fabrication
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Team leadership
Attention to detail
Software scripting

Education

Degree in a technical field (engineering, math, or hard science)

Tools

ERP software
CAD software
PLM software
FRACAS software

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves building and leading a team of Electrical Engineers focusing on manufacturing avionics systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in relevant fields and possess strong leadership skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $146,000 – $194,000, along with top-tier employee benefits to support health and recovery. Join Anduril to contribute to innovative defense technology.

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