Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Anduril Industries•Irvine, CA

10d•$129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Anduril’s Sentry team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) experience to help develop and launch the next generation of autonomous tower systems for force protection and surveillance. This role focuses on how Sentry’s electrical, mechanical, and software-linked subsystems — EO/IR sensors, radar, compute modules, communications, and power distribution — are integrated for the first time , ensuring the product design is ready for high-yield manufacturing. The Manufacturing AIT Engineer acts as the central link between Design Engineering and early production , driving Design-for-Integration (DFI) and Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) feedback into new releases. You’ll develop initial integration workflows, prototype tooling, and first-pass test interfaces that translate engineering intent into a validated, production-ready process. This is a deeply hands-on, floor-oriented role for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of design, prototyping , and systems-level problem solving during a product's initial launch phase.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering , or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years integrating complex electromechanical systems from prototype through production.
Proven expertise in multi-subsystem integration —combining mechanical, electrical, and data interfaces into one functioning hardware product.
Excellent cross-functional communication skills across design, manufacturing, and technician teams.
Experience creating or optimizing integration and assembly processes for large, complex systems.
Hands-on, floor-oriented problem solver who thrives in fast-moving environments.
Familiarity with BOM structures , configuration management, and ECO (engineering change order) processes.
U.S. Person status due to access to export-controlled information and facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience assembling, integrating, and testing sensor, radar, compute, or power systems in a defense, aerospace, or robotics environment.
Familiarity with PLM/ERP tools such as Teamcenter or Oracle.
Demonstrated success scaling hardware from NPI (New product Introduction) to high-volume production .
Exposure to automated assembly, digital manufacturing tools, or fixture integration .
Background in ruggedized or field-deployable systems requiring tight mechanical, electrical, and environmental interface control.

Responsibilities

Own system-level integration across Sentry’s core subsystems, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and thermal interfaces align and function as designed.
Develop and refine manufacturing integration flows that decompose the Sentry tower into logical subassemblies and assembly sequences, enabling efficient and repeatable builds.
Collaborate with Design, Electrical, and Systems Engineering to drive early Design-for-Integration (DFI) and Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) feedback into new releases.
Implement automation-minded solutions —fixtures, digital work instructions, or modular tooling—to streamline assembly and reduce operator variability.
Lead readiness reviews and interface control checks, resolving fit, alignment, and electrical mating issues before they reach the floor.
Translate engineering intent into clear, executable build documentation: torque specs, cabling and harness routing, alignment procedures, and inspection points.
Maintain configuration control for large multi-level BOMs, tracking effectivity, revision, and interchangeability across evolving hardware configurations.
Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to validate subsystem builds, ensuring interface accuracy before system-level integration.
Drive continuous improvement in integration sequencing, ergonomics, and tooling through hands-on observation and feedback from technicians.

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.

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