Description
We're seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and be a subject matter expert in RF Systems. As a key member of our Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defence hardware. Your responsibilities will include everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that you own.
As a technical leader, you will serve as the primary technical expert for all RF/Microwave manufacturing processes, assembly, and test methodologies. You will provide expert consultation, guidance, and mentorship to manufacturing engineers, production teams, and cross-functional departments. You will stay abreast of emerging manufacturing technologies, materials, and industry trends specific to RF/EMI/EMC, recommending and championing their adoption where beneficial.
You will evaluate, select, and integrate new manufacturing technologies and automation solution concepts into production. You will ensure all manufacturing processes and products adhere strictly to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality management systems. You will demonstrated expertise in implementing and testing to military and industry RF/EMI/EMC standards including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, TEMPEST requirements, etc. with experience interpreting requirements and developing test plans to ensure full compliance in DoD and/or aerospace applications.
You will lead complex radio frequency (RF) systems troubleshooting activities and root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations for manufacturing non-conformances, field failures, and test rejections. You will leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition Anduril products from prototype to high-volume production, optimizing manufacturability and supply chain scalability.
You will collaborate with Design Engineering teams early in the development process to provide comprehensive Design For Manufacturability (DFM) feedback, articulate clear trade-offs between design choices, and assess long-term manufacturing implications of early design decisions. You will establish scalable DFM frameworks that enable consistent execution across multiple products, sites, and manufacturing partners.
You will develop and maintain RF workmanship standards, process parameters, and design rules aligned to evolving product and technology roadmaps. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance product quality, reduce costs, decrease cycle times, and improve overall operational efficiency.
You will act as a technical liaison between various departments (Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, Operations). You will present complex technical information, recommendations, and project updates to senior leadership and technical teams. You will interface with key suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure component manufacturability and quality.
In addition to the above responsibilities, you will also be expected to travel frequently (>25%) to support global manufacturing operations.