Manufacturing Specialist, EW

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

The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including electronic warfare systems, ground-based and expeditionary equipment, and flight vehicles.

As a Manufacturing Specialist on our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for the assembly, integration, and test of complex EW systems , PCBAs, wire harnesses, and RF subassemblies built into parent mechanical assemblies , as well as the test equipment that supports them.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate flight and non-flight EW hardware , PCBAs, wire harnesses, RF subassemblies, and chassis-level builds , to IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards.
• Author, redline, and maintain work instructions and routings in our MES, keeping as-built configuration accurate from first article through rate production.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot EW hardware and test equipment issues down to the component, connector, and cable level.
• Meticulously document test results and issues.
• Design and build tooling and fixtures for assembly, handling, and testing.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and electrical and RF test equipment to ensure components meet specifications.
• Lead new product introduction and prototype builds, feeding manufacturability and work-instruction issues back to engineering.
• Train other technicians and support the transition of new configurations into production.
• Investigate and resolve nonconformances, providing feedback for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or other high-reliability industries.
• Hands-on electronic assembly experience, including PCBA rework, cable and harness fabrication, and connector termination.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with data acquisition devices and software.
• Mechanical assembly and troubleshooting ability, including fastener and torque control and enclosure-level integration.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Computer skills necessary to test, document, and update digital systems, including MES and ERP transactions.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF or microwave assembly and test, including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and VSWR or insertion loss measurement.
• IPC certification (CIS or CIT) in IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Experience authoring work instructions and routings in an MES and supporting engineering change implementation.
• New product introduction or first-article build experience.
• Design and build of electrical and mechanical systems, including tooling and fixture design in CAD.
• Background in EW, radar, SIGINT, communications, or other RF payload hardware.

Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.