Space Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Avionics to own the manufacturing processes for flight computing, guidance and navigation, and RF avionics that fly on our spacecraft. You will own process development, DFMA, tooling, and test equipment, and work hands-on with technicians on the floor.

You will report to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Sensors and Avionics and travel up to 25%. The role requires a strong track record in high-reliability electronics and a willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience on electronic assemblies in aerospace, space, defense or another high-reliability industry.
• Working knowledge of IPC-610/620 Class 3, IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739 series.
• Hands-on PCBA processes (SMT, through-hole, conformal coating, potting, component screening) and box-level assembly.
• Authored work instructions or travelers for flight or comparably high-consequence electronic hardware.
• Experience with root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), PFMEA and first article inspection.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing process development and documentation for flight computer, GNC and RF avionics assemblies to IPC standards.
• Author and maintain work instructions, travelers and as-built records for the assemblies you own.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly into avionics designs before CDR.
• Specify and qualify assembly tooling, fixtures and test equipment for avionics build.
• Own root cause analysis, PFMEA, process validation and first article inspection.
• Support incoming acceptance of development and COTS avionics units and feed findings back to vendor engagement.
• Train technicians on RF handling discipline and maintain ESD, torque, and cleanliness standards.
• Use Anduril's MD Process with Foundry and Teamcenter for build documentation and records.
• Support design reviews and manufacturing readiness for avionics scope.
• Provide hands-on technical support on the floor.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Aerospace/Defense experience

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Foundry

Teamcenter

SAP

IPC-610/620 knowledge

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Avionics to own the manufacturing processes for flight computing, guidance and navigation, and RF avionics that fly on our spacecraft. You will own process development, DFMA, tooling, and test equipment, and work hands-on with technicians on the floor.

You will report to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Sensors and Avionics and travel up to 25%. The role requires a strong track record in high-reliability electronics and a willingness