Senior Manufacturing Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Manufacturing Engineer with Security Clearance
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 JOB The Fury Launch Team (FLT) will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal-1, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world-class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 3 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio in Q2 of 2026.

Anduril is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer to join our FLT in Columbus, Ohio. The Sr Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Sr Manufacturing Engineer owns.

** This role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a 3-month training program, with the goal to be back in Columbus, OH fulltime by Q2 of 2026. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay. Rebuild the Arsenal WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
* Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
* Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
* Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
* 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 prototype hardware
* 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
* 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering - preferably in the aerospace industry
* Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
* Knowledge in CAD and production planning tools - ERP, MES, etc.
* Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
* Experience with automation and robotics
* Knowledge in composites and advance manufacturing 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:
Healthcare Benefits
* US Roles:
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