Manufacturing Engineer, High Vacuum Systems

Anduril • Hudson, NH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Infrared Solutions (AIRS), formerly American Infrared Solutions, was acquired by Anduril Industries in 2025 and now operates as part of the Imaging Business Line. For more than 10 years, AIRS has designed and built world-class, high-performance cooled infrared cameras and subsystems, including critical components such as Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs). From its site in Hudson, NH, AIRS is expanding to supply these critical components both internally, to Anduril's Imaging products, and externally, to serve as a merchant supplier to the broader defense, space, and commercial industrial base. Growing the external merchant supplier business alongside internal production is a core strategic priority for the Business Line. As a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in High Vacuum and Cryogenic Systems, you will own, optimize, and scale the critical vacuum processing and bakeout lines for our IDCA production. You will bridge the gap between design engineering and production, driving process reliability, yields, and throughput while ensuring the integrity of our ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and cryogenic systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience in high-vacuum manufacturing).
• 4+ years of hands-on engineering experience in a high-vacuum (HV) or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) manufacturing environment (semi-conductor, aerospace, or cryogenics preferred).
• Deep understanding of vacuum physics, gas dynamics, outgassing phenomena, and material compatibility in vacuum.
• Proficiency in helium leak detection methodology (inside-out, outside-in, and sniffing techniques).
• Experience interpreting RGA scan data and troubleshooting vacuum pump stack configurations.
• Familiarity with liquid nitrogen (LN2) handling, cryogenic heat transfer, and thermal performance testing.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent), Microsoft Excel/data analysis tools, and modern PLM/MES software.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software is a plus.
• Prior experience with IDCA manufacturing, Dewar fabrication, or infrared sensor packaging is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, characterize, and optimize vacuum bakeout, pinch-off, and cryogenic processing procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and maximize yield for IDCA production.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA) instrumentation. Analyze mass spectra to monitor outgassing, evaluate gas composition, establish process baselines, and detect trace contaminants or virtual leaks.
• Specify, source, and integrate advanced high-vacuum hardware (turbomolecular, cryopumps, ion pumps, dry scroll pumps) and helium leak detectors.
• Design custom tooling, fixtures, and vacuum manifolds (using CAD/SolidWorks) to improve manufacturing ergonomics and throughput.
• Lead troubleshooting and engineering investigations for complex system-level failures, vacuum degradation, or thermal performance issues.
• Implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Author, update, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process routers, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor critical vacuum parameters and equipment health.
• Partner with Design, Quality, and Facilities teams to design cleanroom-compatible processes (ISO 5/Class 100), execute equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), and transition new products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.

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