Manufacturing Engineer, Structures and Mechanical Integration, Space

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Structures and Mechanical Integration to ensure build quality and reliability for space hardware.

You will design MGSE, perform rigorous load-path analyses, and drive DT/DFM for integration. On-site work with up to 15% travel, and an active U.S. Secret clearance are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, space, defense, or another high‑reliability industry.
• 3+ years designing tooling, fixtures, or mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) with attention to load paths and safety factors.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Siemens NX) for tooling and MGSE design with GD&T and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop MGSE and tooling essential to structure and vehicle integration.
• Perform load-path and structural‑margin checks on MGSE and tooling, including proof‑load testing.
• Develop and qualify mechanical/structural integration processes and ensure alignment to metrology datums.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD

GD&T

Root cause analysis

On-site work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CMM

Laser tracker

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 Role

Anduril’s Space Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Structures and Mechanical Integration to join our team. Your expertise will help ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability at Anduril.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) and tooling — lifting and handling fixtures, rotation and integration stands, transport and shipping fixtures — that the structures and vehicle integration lines depend on.
• Perform load-path and structural‑margin checks on MGSE and tooling, defining factors of safety and coordinating proof‑load and qualification testing before equipment is released for use on flight hardware.
• Develop and qualify mechanical/structural integration processes — precision fastening and torque control, bonded and shimmed joints, mechanism and module installation, and alignment to metrology‑defined datums.
• Author and maintain work instructions, travelers, and as‑built records for the structural and mechanical build.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly into structural and vehicle‑level designs before CDR — access, fastener reach, tool clearance, and integration order.
• Own cleanroom manufacturing practice on your line — contamination control, FOD prevention, gowning and material flow across ISO 7 and ISO 5 environments.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for nonconformances; support PFMEA, process validation, and first article inspection.
• Act as an owner and evangelist for Anduril's Manufacturing Development Process (MDP), and use Foundry and Teamcenter as the system of record for build definition, work instructions, and as‑built records.
• Support design reviews (PDR, CDR) and manufacturing readiness reviews, and provide hands‑on technical support to integration technicians on the floor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, space, defense, or another high‑reliability industry, including hands‑on work on structural and mechanical assemblies.
• 3+ years designing tooling, fixtures, or mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) — such as lifting and handling fixtures, rotation and integration stands, and transport fixtures — with attention to load paths, structural margins, and factors of safety, including proof‑load or qualification testing of lifting and handling equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., Siemens NX) for mechanical/structural design of tooling and MGSE, including GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Hands‑on depth in mechanical integration: precision fastening and torque control, bonded or shimmed joints, mechanism installation, and alignment to metrology‑defined datums (laser tracker, CMM, or photogrammetry).
• Cleanroom manufacturing experience with contamination control and FOD prevention discipline (ISO 7 or cleaner).
• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), PFMEA, and first article inspection.
• Hands‑on mindset with a demonstrated willingness to work on the floor alongside technicians.
• Willing to work on‑site, with travel up to 15% to development, test, and supplier sites.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience integrating satellites, spacecraft, or space-based instruments (flight hardware).
• Structural analysis background — hand calculations or FEA for GSE and tooling load cases.
• Weight and balance or mass‑properties verification and final mechanical close‑out operations.
• Familiarity with space workmanship and process standards — NASA-STD-8739 series, IPC-620, ECSS, or equivalents.
• A quantified cycle‑time, yield, or throughput improvement on an assembly or integration line.

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

Benefits

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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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