Anduril
Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Connected Warfare
$146K–$194K
Santa Ana, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Location
- Santa Ana, California, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in manufacturing or similar prototyping position.
- Education
- Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
About the job
Leads manufacturing engineering for Connected Warfare products, transitioning hardware from design through prototype and production while improving processes and scaling production.
What you'll do
- Build and lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers; drive products from concept through full production.
- Provide production support and resolve mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware issues; own manufacturing documentation and quality practices.
- Coordinate cross-functional design-for-manufacturing, supply chain decisions, and continuous improvement in cost, quality, and capacity.
What they ask for
- Technical degree, such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
- 5+ years in manufacturing or a similar prototyping position.
- Demonstrated team leadership skills, supported by examples.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Harness and PCBA fabrication experience, including SMT processes; knowledge of sheet metal, machining, or 3D printing.
- Software scripting experience in any language or experience with NX/Teamcenter.
Pay
$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SMT, NX/Teamcenter
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