Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO and caregiver leave

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company in California seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the manufacturing value chain for aerospace systems. Responsibilities include improving processes, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring product compliance with high-reliability standards. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in aerospace or related fields and a strong background in process optimization. This role offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package, fostering professional growth and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or high-reliability industries.
• Knowledge of aerospace electronics standards.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve processes for PCBAs and box-level assemblies.
• Collaborate with design engineers for manufacturability.
• Analyze production data for optimization.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Process optimization

Design for Manufacturability

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

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 an Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Space Manufacturing team is responsible for assembly, integration, and test of ground support equipment, PCBA, unit-level, and integrated systems that are vital for our aerospace and defense operations. Your expertise will help ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability at Anduril.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on our Space team, your responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with design, quality, and test teams to ensure successful delivery of PCBAs, box-level electronic assemblies, and other spacecraft hardware.

The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical, solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, document, and continuously improve processes for the manufacturing, assembly, and integration of PCBAs and box-level assemblies, ensuring compliance with space-grade standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is incorporated into product designs.
• Create manufacturing work instructions and assembly documentation for high-reliability PCBA and box assembly processes.
• Provide hands-on support to technicians during the assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of electronics hardware.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure all hardware meets aerospace quality standards (e.g., IPC-610/620 Class 3 or equivalent).
• Perform detailed root cause analyses (RCA) and drive corrective actions for non-conformances identified during manufacturing, test, and integration.
• Specify, procure, and maintain assembly tools, fixtures, and equipment required for PCBA and electronics manufacturing.
• Communicate with supply chain, program management, and test teams to manage priorities and resolve technical challenges.
• Participate in design and manufacturing readiness reviews (DRRs, MRRs) for flight hardware.
• Analyze production data and implement initiatives to optimize throughput, reduce cycle times, and enhance product reliability.
• Lead efforts to streamline manufacturing processes and reduce production costs while maintaining compliance with mission-critical standards.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industries.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical discipline
• Knowledge of aerospace or high-reliability electronics standards (e.g., IPC-610/620 Class 3, NASA-STD-8739.1/2/3).
• Technical understanding of Box-level assembly processes, including cabling, harnessing, and mechanical integration.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Material Resource Planning (MRP)
• Familiarity with manufacturing process controls, quality assurance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interface with design engineers to address DFM or DFA challenges.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working satellites & spacecraft hardware
• Harness design & schematic drawing capability
• Proficiency with tools such as CAD or 3D modeling software for tooling design.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or other contamination-controlled environments.
• Experience with assembling electro-optical instruments
  
  

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

Healthcare 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:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
  
  

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
  
  

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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