Senior Packaging Engineer — Protect High-Value Defense Tech

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Packaging Engineer to own end-to-end packaging development within the Supply Chain team. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to design protective packaging for high-value components and ensure smooth handoffs to manufacturing and logistics.

You will evaluate materials, lead supplier activities, and help forecast demand while maintaining stringent quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of packaging engineering experience in high-rate environments.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Onsite relocation to Costa Mesa, CA if not local.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to design packaging that protects high-value technology during transport and storage.
• Lead internal packaging design for delivering parts to the production line and collaborate with MFE/IE teams on implementation.
• Conduct material selection and supplier packaging evaluations to meet technical requirements.
• Develop and review prototype requirements and lead sourcing activities.
• Collaborate on demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of packaging and materials.
• Lead risk assessments and investigations for packaging issues in transit and storage.
• Use ERP/WMS systems to track packaging inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality control standards in material management.

Skills

Packaging engineering experience

Travel readiness

Relocation onsite Costa Mesa

Security clearance (US Secret)

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or materials engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PackAssistant

NetSuite

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Packaging Engineer to own end-to-end packaging development within the Supply Chain team. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to design protective packaging for high-value components and ensure smooth handoffs to manufacturing and logistics.

You will evaluate materials, lead supplier activities, and help forecast demand while maintaining stringent quality and regulatory standards.