Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

5+ 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
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.