Description
Anduril's Core Tech Manufacturing Team rapidly iterates and builds cutting-edge defense hardware, specializing in advanced mechanical actuators and motion control systems for Anduril's sea and air vehicle platforms.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly and integration of Actuators and Vehicle Avionics along with supporting test equipment. Your expertise will help ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble flight and non-flight hardware, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards
- Construct test racks, mechanical, and electrical equipment for integration and testing
- Diagnose and troubleshoot test stand and hardware issues
- Work with engineering to create and execute test plans to inform product acceptance, development, and qualification
- Meticulously document test results and issues
- Create work orders, manuals, maintenance plans, and other documentation for actuator builds and test equipment
- Design and build tooling and fixtures
- Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure components meet specifications
- Train other technicians and supervise new product development builds
- Investigate and resolve nonconformances, providing feedback for continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industries
- Electrical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with data acquisition devices and software
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair ability including familiarity with fluid systems
- Computer skills necessary to test, document and update digital systems
- 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
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or higher in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or related field
- Experience with LabVIEW, Python, or other test automation/scripting tools, and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal cycling, vibration, humidity) and ESS procedures
- Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 acceptability standards; hand soldering per J-STD-001 and/or rework experience
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Aviation, defense, or aerospace production testing experience
- Experience with data analysis or statistical process control (SPC) for test yield monitoring
Additional Requirements:
- Experience designing simple fixtures, nests, or other shop-aids
- Design and build of other electromechanical systems
- Experience interpreting test data and qualifying equipment
- Able to stand for long periods, climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as needed
US Hourly Range: Specialist/Level 1: $32 - $43/hour Specialist/Level 2: $37 - $49/hour Specialist/Level 3: $41 - $54/hour