Early Career Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril Industries•Quincy, MA

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The company leverages expertise from innovative 21st-century companies to modernize defense systems. Anduril's product suite is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system that provides a real-time command and control interface. In an era of strategic competition, Anduril is dedicated to rapidly deploying cutting-edge technologies like autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking to the military. Anduril is developing next-generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to meet demanding seabed exploration requirements. Established in 2018 by AUV industry experts, Anduril has introduced a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform with a flexible manufacturing architecture adaptable to various vehicle sizes. The company holds multi-million dollar contracts with the US Navy and DARPA, and also provides Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) for commercial surveys. Anduril is a well-funded entity with extensive AUV experience from previous roles at organizations like Liquid Robotics, Teledyne, Bluefin Robotics, Oceaneering, and the US Navy. As the team expands, Anduril seeks motivated individuals inspired by an energetic, creative, and innovative environment focused on subsea robotics and ocean exploration. The company fosters a dynamic culture that emphasizes collaboration and idea exchange. The Maritime Manufacturing team at Anduril is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the rapid iteration and production of cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. This role involves Design for Manufacturability, tool design and selection, process creation and optimization, vendor management, quality planning, and documentation for hardware owned by the Manufacturing Engineer.

Requirements

A degree in a technical field such as engineering or manufacturing
1+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
Experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.)
A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Nice To Haves

PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes
Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
Software scripting experience in any language
Interesting work on personal or extracurricular project is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own a portion of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
Develop process flows, breaking down large complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on building production hardware
Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you (US Roles)
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.)