Design Engineer, DFM / DFA

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on DFM/DFA, you will sit at the critical intersection of product design and production reality. You will be directly responsible for designing robust, mission-ready, and highly manufacturable hardware across Anduril’s portfolio of autonomous air, land, and maritime systems. You will own components and assemblies from concept through prototype fabrication and high-rate production, ensuring our hardware can be rapidly built, scaled, and deployed at the speed of mission need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience with a deep, proven focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• High proficiency with modern 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo) and associated PDM/PLM systems.
• Expert-level understanding and practical application of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) for engineering drawings and tolerance stack-ups.
• Deep domain experience designing for at least three of the following: Complex weldments and welded joint architecture, Precision machining and sheet metal, Tooling and part design for injection molding, Composite structures and manufacturing techniques, Structural bonding and adhesive joining.
• Experience creating clear, step-by-step manufacturing documentation, process specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Must be eligible to obtain / maintain US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply rigorous DFM and DFA principles across all phases of product development to maximize production throughput, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Design parts and complex assemblies leveraging a wide range of manufacturing processes: Welded structures (MIG, TIG, FCAW, and automated processes), Precision 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining, Injection-molded plastics and tooling considerations, Advanced composite manufacturing (layup, molding, and secondary operations), Structural bonding, encapsulation, and adhesive joining.
• Author, check, and release fully defined engineering drawing packages in strict accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Develop detailed, visual work instructions, process sheets, and assembly documentation that enable seamless execution on the production floor.
• Perform comprehensive 1D/3D tolerance stack-up analyses, design reviews, and DFMEAs to de-risk manufacturing and assembly bottlenecks early.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to troubleshoot issues, implement rapid design iterations, and streamline production.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers in drawing standards, GD&T application, and practical manufacturing best practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level