Welder

Anduril Industries•Santa Ana, CA

39d•$68,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Manufacturing Technology Team is seeking a Welder/Fabricator, Maritime to join our team. 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. ABOUT THE JOB As a Welder/Fabricator, Maritime, you will be involved with fabricating prototypes and tooling that support the manufacturing development and assembly processes. Your skill set will be utilized to drive efficient, rapid, on-time production and start-up of the new production facilities for the new maritime vehicles. The right person for this role has a wealth of experience with different materials and processes. If you are someone who wants to help 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

5+ years of experience as a welder of different materials utilizing multiple processes.
Experience in machining, fabrication, prototyping, and processes.
Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, next to operations and manufacturing engineering to understand and optimize the production system.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior work with engineering partners and/or general contractors to build, improve or modify production assemblies
Process improvement, including justification of return on investment for process or operational changes
Application of lean manufacturing and linear flow principles in a production environment
Automation, robotics, and materials development for manufacturing processes in fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and finishing operations

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, innovation, and creation of the manufacturing technology team’s solutions for new machining and welding processes and technologies supporting product and factory development, the future production system creation, keeping lean manufacturing principles, integrated metrology and visual management top of mind, including technologies to improve production flow while enhancing product performance, space allocation and resource requirements across programs and products.
Aid in product and production system design, and facility creation to ensure the most cost- and schedule-effective solutions for our factories that meets the needs of our products.
Support design, construction, fabrication, and start-up of the production systems at new factory sites, ensuring successful delivery of the factory and products off the line.
Provide recommendations based on your specific skill set in processes, materials, and technologies.
Collaborate with product designers, manufacturing engineering, operations, facilities and construction, and environmental safety & health 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.