Manufacturing Engineer for Defense Technology

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.

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with an Electronic, Mechatronic or Process Engineering background to join our team in Sydney, Australia. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defence hardware for undersea and flight vehicles. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will have responsibility for optimizing Anduril’s manufacturing operations for best-in-class quality, reliability, speed, and asset utilization, all while meeting critical customer and internal development timelines. The Manufacturing Engineer will be instrumental in taking a data-driven approach to designing production workstations and manufacturing processes to meet these objectives. Executing on this responsibility will entail active collaboration with Anduril teams across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Business Operations.

The right person for this role can demonstrate past ownership on solving operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are built and tested under stringent quality standards. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Design, document and implement efficient manufacturing processes to meet both new product development (NPI) and full-rate production goals through the development of process workflows and detailed work instructions.
• Provide technical guidance to the production team as well as act as a liaison between engineering, supply chain and other departments to ensure production success.
• Generate controlled MBOMs, work and test instructions that can be easily followed by technician team in MES or other test execution systems.
• Define design requirements and implement semi-automated testing equipment/protocols for subsystem characterization and reliability/environmental testing.
• Produce and maintain testing logs/data, develop library of issues with troubleshooting logic/diagrams for fast issue resolution.
• Perform hands-on and data-driven root cause analysis of electromechanical subsystems utilizing structured problem solving methodologies.
• Proactively identify imbalances and bottlenecks caused by line layout, parts shortages, staffing shortages, and other production constraints by understanding cycle time and Quality metrics.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to set quality standards, implement inspection processes and analyze product specifications to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with quality requirements.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and team engagement.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the manufacturing environment.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electro-Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment where complex electrical assemblies were built.
• Solid understanding of hardware manufacturing processes for electronics (PCBAs, sensor hardware, battery power systems, cable harnesses etc.) and electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with hardware testing and automated test systems (LabVIEW, Test Stand, etc.), programming languages such as Python, Matlab, SHELL, and computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc
• Strong technical ability to read technical documentation such as electrical schematic drawings, 3D CAD files
• Have experience with programming/testing a wide range of sensors, actuators, and electrical components
• Demonstrated ability to own a product in manufacturing from start to finish; coordinating among multiple internal and external parties to achieve on-time deliveries under stringent quality standards
• Prior knowledge and interaction with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for production operations
• Prior knowledge of Oracle or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Production line design and set up - Value Stream mapping, material flow lines, one piece flow, workstation design

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• Experience with CAD and production simulation software (NX/Solidworks)
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles / implementation
  
  

Healthcare Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• 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.

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• 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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