Quality Specialist

Anduril Industries; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Excellent health coverage

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Advanced Infrared Solutions (AIRS) in Hudson, NH, seeks a Quality Assurance professional to coordinate MRB processes, perform detailed inspections, and drive RCCA investigations that prevent recurring quality issues. You will support material dispositioning, audits, and data-driven improvements across manufacturing and inspection activities.

Based at AIRS within Anduril’s Imaging Business Line, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years supporting a production line or hardware facility.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and ESD control.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (GD&T, optics).
• Experience with MRB, RCCA, and quality investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the site MRB process and document non-conformities.
• Perform inspections to verify parts against specs.
• Lead RCCA investigations to prevent escapes.
• Support material disposition to minimize delays and costs.
• Promote quality requirements and continuous improvement.
• Assist training on quality processes and QMS requirements.
• Develop and review QA policies with QA engineering.
• Identify and propose productivity and quality improvements.
• Support calibration recalls and third-party services.
• Conduct internal and assist external audits.
• Analyze data trends for process and product quality.
• Help develop inspection methods and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Reading drawings

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics/Optics

Tools

XRF

CMM

Calipers

Optical microscopes

Inspection gauges

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.

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 real-time, 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

Advanced Infrared Solutions (AIRS), formerly American Infrared Solutions, was acquired by Anduril Industries in 2025 and now operates as part of the Imaging Business Line. For more than 10 years, AIRS has designed and built world-class, high-performance cooled infrared cameras and subsystems, including critical components such as Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs). From its site in Hudson, NH, AIRS is expanding to supply these critical components both internally, to Anduril’s Imaging products, and externally, to serve as a merchant supplier to the broader defense, space, and commercial industrial base. Growing the external merchant supplier business alongside internal production is a core strategic priority for the Business Line.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coordinate the site Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Perform detailed inspections to verify and document non-conforming parts against engineering specifications.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent recurring quality escapes.
• Collaborate on timely material dispositioning to minimize production delays and inventory holding costs.
• Promote awareness of quality requirements, quality objectives, and continuous improvement principles throughout the organization.
• Support training activities related to quality processes, procedures, and Quality Management System requirements.
• Propose, develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures and review with quality engineering.
• Review and propose continuous improvement projects for productivity gains, quality improvements, and benefits to Anduril’s quality policy.
• Support the calibration process by conducting recalls, managing the calibration database, and logistics with third party calibration services.
• Perform internal audits on processes and procedures and support external audits.
• Deep dive into data analysis and traceability investigations to identify trends, oddities, inconsistencies, and variation that impacts the effectiveness of processes, procedures, and product quality.
• Support development of inspection methods, acceptance criteria, verification activities, and quality controls for products, components, and processes as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a technical field (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Optics) or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience directly supporting a production line, cleanroom, or hardware manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments, contamination control, and following strict ESD-control protocols.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings (GD&T, optical prints, schematics, and CAD).
• Experience with mechanical inspection tools (optical microscopes, calipers, XRF, CMM)
• Working knowledge of quality management standards within a regulated production environment (AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949).
• Demonstrated proficiency with MRB, material containment, and standard RCCA problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong adherence to established procedures, keen attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a dynamic and evolving environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with high-precision micro-assemblies, vacuum systems, metal fabrication (including welding, brazing, and soldering), or camera/optical modules.
• Familiarity with modern digital manufacturing tools: MES, PLM/PDM (Teamcenter/Windchill), and ERP systems (SAP/NetSuite).
• ASQ certifications: CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), CQA (Certified Quality Auditor), or CQT (Certified Quality Technician).
• Experience supporting supplier quality programs, supplier assessments, or supplier corrective action activities.
• Experience supporting design and development, new product introduction (NPI), or transition-to-production activities.
• Practical experience in Lean Manufacturing environments

US Hourly Range

$42.31—$56.25 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

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.