Manufacturing Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

The role

You will support the manufacturing value chain for autonomous aircraft hardware. This includes building processes, documentation, and production capabilities to move hardware from design to the factory floor.

What you will do

• Support the manufacturing value chain for assigned aircraft subsystems or assemblies
• Modify and enhance manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality
• Author and maintain work instructions, quality plans, and inspection documentation
• Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend process adjustments
• Provide DFM/DFA input to design engineering
• Support production builds on the floor and troubleshoot issues with technicians
• Develop and document standardized procedures
• Assist with tooling definition and validate fixtures and jigs
• Participate in root cause analysis for manufacturing non-conformances
• Support manufacturing BOM development and maintain documentation in PLM/ERP systems

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware production environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, composites, or electrical integration
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models
• Experience analyzing production data and recommending process improvements
• Willingness to work hands-on in a production environment alongside technicians
• Strong communication skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience supporting production or prototype builds on a factory floor in aerospace or defense
• Exposure to composite structures, mechanical systems, fluid systems, propulsion, avionics integration, or wire harness manufacturing
• Experience with CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent)
• Experience with aircraft, UAV, or autonomous vehicle assembly
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts or structured problem-solving methods
• Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems (Teamcenter, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company brings the expertise, technology, and business model of innovative companies to the defense industry.