Quality Technician, Maritime

Anduril-1; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Quality Technician for the Maritime team. You will own quality for autonomous surface and undersea systems, enforcing AS9100 and NAVSEA standards while maintaining rigorous documentation and inspection practices.

You will lead on-QMS development, perform FMEAs, support MRB dispositions, and collaborate with supply chain to qualify critical suppliers, ensuring high-yield manufacturing for naval tech.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment for aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and being audited against an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Experience aiding First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ability to interpret complex drawings.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality team to develop, implement, and sustain a robust QMS compliant with AS9100 and NAVSEA requirements for maritime hardware.
• Champion quality on the manufacturing floor; support SPC, FMEA, and continuous improvement to increase first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
• Interpret NAVSEA standards and technical publications into actionable manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Support MRB disposition of non-conforming product; drive RCCA using 8D and 5 Whys to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with supply chain to qualify, audit, and manage suppliers of critical components and special processes.
• Develop inspection plans, work instructions, and criteria for receiving, in-process, and final inspection; assist with FAIs per AS9102.
• Support internal and supplier audits to ensure system-wide compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

FMEA

NAVSEA standards

8D & 5 Whys

FAIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace

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

The Maritime Manufacturing Technology team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing technologies and processes for cutting-edge defense hardware, including deployable static and moving surface, undersea and sea to air vehicles and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Quality Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA. The Quality Technician for our Maritime team is a critical role responsible for ensuring our autonomous surface and undersea systems are built to the most stringent standards, blending the speed and innovation of a technology company with the discipline and rigor required for national security.
You will be the authority on quality for programs that operate in the harshest environments on Earth. This role requires a hands-on, first-principles approach to developing and enforcing quality systems that meet and exceed AS9100 and specific Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) standards. You will not just be checking boxes; you will be building the quality foundation for the next generation of naval technology.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the Quality team to develop, implement, and sustain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that is compliant with AS9100 and tailored to include specific NAVSEA requirements for maritime hardware.
• Champion quality on the manufacturing floor. Support statistical process controls (SPC), conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives to increase first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
• Interpret and flow down NAVSEA standards and technical publications (e.g., material traceability, welding certifications, testing protocols) into actionable manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) to disposition non-conforming product. Help drive the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process using methodologies like 8D and 5 Whys to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with the supply chain team to qualify, audit, and manage suppliers of critical components and special processes (e.g., welding, coatings, pressure testing), ensuring compliance with all prime contract and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of comprehensive inspection plans, work instructions, and criteria for receiving, in-process, and final inspection. Aid with First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Support internal and supplier audits to ensure system-wide compliance and identify opportunities for improvement. Support customer and third‑party audits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment for aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and being audited against an AS9100 certified Quality Management System.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Experience aiding First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience with NAVSEA standards and requirements (e.g., SUBSAFE, NAVSEA S9074‑AQ‑GIB‑010/248 for welding, material control specifications, technical publication adherence).
• Experience in the production of maritime systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), or related pressure vessel and submersible hardware.
• Experience with quality control for special processes such as composite fabrication, welding, complex electro‑mechanical assembly, and environmental/pressure testing.
• ASQ certification (Certified Quality Engineer - CQE, Certified Quality Auditor - CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑mix, rapid development environment where speed and rigor must coexist.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software.
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

US Hourly Range

$37.02 - $49.04 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:

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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