Packaging Engineer, Sentry

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

The Sentry team is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our team. The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for developing innovative packaging solutions that protect our advanced defense hardware systems throughout the entire product lifecycle - from manufacturing to field deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development from concept through production, delivering structural packaging solutions that protect products, enhance the Anduril brand experience, and meet cost, quality, and sustainability targets.
• Own packaging design execution, validation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution, serving as the technical expert for packaging across new and existing products within the Sentry product family.
• Develop and refine detailed packaging design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in packaging processes.
• Partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PMO, Logistics, Quality, and Deployment & Mission Ops to ensure packaging feasibility, tooling readiness, and production alignment.
• Apply DFM/DFA and Value Engineering principles to balance protection, aesthetics, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost in packaging design.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM/PLM systems to ensure manufacturing consistency.
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp to ensure scalable execution of packaging solutions.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for packaging-related quality, warranty, and field issues.
• Drive cost savings, material optimization, and sustainability improvements across existing packaging designs and processes.
• Research and implement new materials and construction methods to improve packaging performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet compliance, quality, cost, and timeline targets for packaging components and materials.
• Standardize packaging documentation, specifications, and engineering best practices across the organization.
• Support adoption of simulation, validation, and AI-enabled packaging design tools to enhance design capabilities and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably for electronic, electromechanical, or defense products
• Demonstrated ability to design and validate protective packaging solutions for sensitive or high-value products
• Experience with packaging materials selection, testing methodologies, and performance analysis
• Knowledge of industry packaging standards and test protocols (ASTM, ISTA, MIL-STD)
• Proficiency with CAD software for packaging design (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Experience in packaging configuration management and change control processes
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing packaging for military or defense applications
• Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) or similar industry certification
• Demonstrated success in designing packaging for products with challenging protection requirements (shock-sensitive, environmentally sensitive, etc.)
• Experience with sustainable packaging design and materials selection
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations and packaging requirements
• Hands-on experience with packaging testing equipment and methodologies
• Experience with packaging for products at different stages of maturity, from prototypes to high-volume production
• Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents
• Familiarity with logistics systems and transportation modes and their impact on packaging requirements
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for packaging process control and traceability
• Experience with reusable packaging systems design and implementation