Senior Packaging Engineer, Electromechanical Hardware

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As Senior Packaging Engineer, you will work within the Supply Chain team to develop and maintain end-to-end packaging solutions. This is a proactive, high-impact role in securing critical components, materials, and services that protect and transport products.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to design packaging that protects high-value and sensitive technology during transport, storage, and deployment.
• Lead the design of internal packaging solutions for delivering and presenting parts to the production line.
• Conduct material selection and supplier packaging evaluations to ensure packaging components meet technical requirements.
• Develop and review prototype requirements, execute against build milestones, and lead sourcing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of packaging and materials.
• Lead risk assessments and investigations for packaging-related issues in transportation and storage.
• Utilize ERP & WMS software systems and tools to track packaging inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control protocols in all material management activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering in a high-rate supply chain or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or materials engineering.
• Experience with packaging solutions in the automotive, defense, semiconductor, or other relevant industries.
• Experience or familiarity with relevant defense packaging and transportation standards.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and material planning strategies.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using software systems and tools, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PackAssistant.
• Prior knowledge of NetSuite, Oracle or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Familiarity with MIL specs.
• Knowledge of hazardous material packaging and compliance.

Salary and Benefits

• US Salary Range: $146,000-$194,000 USD.
• Highly competitive equity grants and top-tier benefits, including healthcare benefits, income protection, generous time off, family planning & parenting support, mental health resources, professional development, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and retirement savings plans.