Senior Manufacturing Applications Engineer, Model Based Manufacturing

Anduril • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

Maritime Digital Production (MDP) is the software and digital systems function within Anduril's Heavy Metal division. It builds the software-defined shipyard, including the data infrastructure, ArsenalOS manufacturing execution system, production scheduling engine, and AI systems used in manufacturing. MDP works at the boundary of operational technology and information technology, developing and validating systems close to production before hardening and scaling them across sites. Its work is anchored by Arsenal-2, a software-defined shipyard being built in Baltimore County, Maryland, with development already underway in Orange County, California.

The Senior Manufacturing Applications Engineer, Model Based Manufacturing owns the practices that define how parts are made from engineering models, without relying on drawings. The role establishes standard work connecting engineering design data to machine tools, including CAM practice, the staged model process, and traceability from process requirements through as-run results. This practice is being created from the ground up.

The role develops machining and fabrication procedures traceable to technical data package characteristics; defines how model geometry and product manufacturing information (PMI) inform toolpaths and how NC programs are delivered to machines; establishes staged-model conventions; sets manufacturing readiness criteria for program gates; partners with software engineers on data pipelines and handoffs; and brings physics-based machining simulation into production CAM workflows.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in precision manufacturing process engineering.
• Experience personally writing standard work and process procedures.
• Hands-on CAM programming experience using NX CAM, Mastercam, or equivalent.
• Working understanding of how model geometry and PMI drive toolpath decisions.
• Working knowledge of model-based definition practice, including staged models, STEP AP242, QIF, and how model data carries into manufacturing and inspection.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing NC program delivery to machine tools and capturing as-run data.
• Physics-based machining simulation experience with Vericut, AdvantEdge, CutPro, or equivalent.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment with formal traceability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Write standard work and process procedures for machining and fabrication, traceable to characteristics in the technical data package.
• Own the CAM practice, including how model geometry and PMI drive toolpath decisions and how NC programs reach machine tools without manual file transfers.
• Define the staged model standard, including Stage, M-State, and Operation objects that describe how a part moves through manufacturing.
• Set manufacturing readiness criteria for program gate milestones and obtain acceptance from program leadership.
• Work directly with software engineers building the data pipeline to ensure handoffs between design, manufacturing, and inspection carry the information used by the next step.
• Introduce physics-based machining simulation into production CAM workflows to validate programs before cutting metal.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as a comprehensive, competitive package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed