Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Electromagnetic Warfare

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

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Electromagnetic Warfare role is part of Anduril's Manufacturing team, which is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware for Electromagnetic Warfare.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers with deep product knowledge in mechanical, electrical, system integration, and ambient/environmental testing.
• Drive operational excellence with a strong continuous improvement mindset and leading impactful Kaizen events.
• Be a strong partner with Product Quality Engineering to drive and support RCCA burndowns that tackle key issues both internally and externally to EW Production.
• Define workflows with cross-functional teams for effective collaboration.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering teams in early to late phases of the development process to provide DFx for smooth NPI transitions.
• Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products.
• Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes.
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field preferred such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• 8+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples.
• An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning.
• Demonstrated ability to bring up assembly operations for electromechanical assemblies.
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
• Proficient at ERP, CAD, PLM, and FRACAS software.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF Products that require system AI&T (assembly, integration, and test).
• Hands-on experience with software & firmware flashing or end-of-line testing & troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production from tens/hundreds to hundreds/thousands.
• Skills in cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, and managing production budgets.
• Software scripting experience in any language.
• Current active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, 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.
• 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: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.