Machinist / Programmer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

44d•$166,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril’s Manufacturing Technology Team is seeking an expert machinist with experience programming NC machines. The Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing materials, technologies and processes for cutting-edge defense hardware, including deployable static and moving surface, undersea and sea to air vehicles and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities. As a Machinist with some NC Programming experience, you will be responsible for working with NC Programming and manufacturing engineering on developing machining and manufacturing plans that include mounting, tooling and NC programming for complicated machine parts. You will work through machining implementations and carry out machining processes to drive to efficient, rapid, on-time production and start-up of new machining processes for a variety of large, complex parts. The right person for this role has developed machining, tooling and programming plans and actually done complex machining across multiple platforms for a variety of product lines, groups, or businesses and integrated with both internal and external customers. If you are someone who wants to develop innovative, adaptive, flexible, creative approaches to design and manufacturing and develop unified solutions for lots of stakeholders then this role is for you.

Requirements

15+ years of experience as a machining expert for doing large part machining with hard metals and exotic materials.
Have some experience in NC programming machining systems
Technology development experience in machining, automation, prototyping, and process development.
Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, next to operations and manufacturing engineering to understand and optimize the production system.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

Prior work with architecture and infrastructure engineering partners and/or general contractors to build, improve or modify machining systems
Machining, automation, tooling and programming development for manufacturing processes in complex machining applications.

Responsibilities

Carry out machining and programming activities for new machining processes and technologies supporting product and factory development.
Support design, construction, commissioning and start-up of the production systems at new factory sites, specifically in the areas of machining and NC programming, ensuring successful delivery of the factory and products off the line.
Lead hands-on: set an example and expedite project completion
Drive collaboration with NC programming, product design, manufacturing engineering, operations, facilities and construction, environmental safety & health, and finance to deliver creative and effective production system designs, as well as external vendors supporting the design, construction, and commissioning of new facilities

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.