Machinist

Anduril; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Machinist/Fabricator to advance subsea robotics production. You will read drawings, program and operate CNC multi-axis milling, laser-cutting, and forming machines, and build fixtures to support the production floor.

Based in Quincy, MA initially with relocation to Quonset, RI after 2025; relocation assistance may be available. Join a cutting-edge team delivering world-class AUVs to Navy/DARPA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a machine setup/operator.
• Experience with CAD software like Solidworks or Siemens NX (Unigraphics).
• Experience with 3 axis milling machines and lathes.
• Experience with Trak controls.
• Experience assembling electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Familiar with various alloys, metals, plastics, etc.
• Tooling and fixture experience.
• GD&T proficiency.
• Able to own a manufacturing project from start to finish.
• Flex between R&D fabrication and production tasks.
• Able to support production assembly integration.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD models.
• Programming/set-up/operation of CNC multi-axis milling, laser-cutting, and forming machines.
• Design and implement workholding and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot issues and adjust during manufacturing.
• Perform quality control during and after production.
• Help lead organization, machine maintenance and clean work area.

Skills

Machine setup/operator

CAD software

3-axis milling

Lathes

Trak controls

Electro-mechanical assemblies

GD&T

Project ownership

R&D to production

Production integration

Lift 50 lbs

Security clearance (US)

Tools

CAM software

Hexagon

Faro

IPG

Amada controls

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Founded in 2018 by a group of experts in the AUV industry, Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts for the US Navy and DARPA while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) commercial surveys. Anduril is a well-funded, venture-backed team with over 100-years of combined AUV experience from organizations such as Liquid Robotics, Teledyne, Bluefin Robotics, Oceaneering, the US Navy, and more.

As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.

We are seeking an Machinist/Fabricator to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge production environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics. You will play a key role in delivering our AUVs to our customers by working hands-on with our engineering team on a multi-disciplinary workflow to deliver world class AUVs. This role will include fabricating high-quality parts from a cutting edge machine shop as well as building assemblies to support the production floor, as needed and building tooling/fixtures to support development and prototyping efforts.

ADD IF Q2Q ROLE: Please note: This role will be based in our Quincy, MA location until Q4 of 2025. Following this period, the successful candidate will be expected to work out of our new Quonset, RI facility. Based on eligibility, relocation assistance may be available.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD models.
• Programming/set-up/operation of CNC multi-axis milling, laser-cutting, and forming machines.
• Design/spec out and implement various work holding and fixture methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make adjustments during the manufacturing process.
• Perform quality control both during and at completion of the manufacturing process.
• Help lead the organization, machine maintenance and cleanliness of the work area.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years experience as a machine setup/operator.
• Experience with CAD software like Solidworks or Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
• Experience with 3 axis milling machines and lathes.
• Experience with Trak controls.
• Experience assembling electro-mechanical assemblies
• High level of familiarity with various alloys, metals, plastics, etc.
• High level of tooling and fixture experience.
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Can own the completion of an assigned manufacturing project from start to finish
• Ability to flex between R&D fabrication and production tasks
• Able and willing to jump in on production assembly integration tasks as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with IPG and Amada controls
• Sheet metal fabrication experience (cutting, forming, welding)
• 3D printing experience (FDM/SLA)
• CMM/measurement arm experience (Hexagon, Faro)
• Experience using CAM software
• Experience with made-to-spec electro-mechanical assemblies

US Salary Range $98,000 - $130,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

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