Anduril
Manufacturing Engineer, Actuators
$129K–$171K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jun 11, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in manufacturing and design of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, with at least 1 year specifically focused on electric motors or electromechanical actuators; experience launching an actuator or drive-system assembly line from concept to production.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develop and launch automated manufacturing processes and production lines for actuator and drive-system products, optimizing manufacturability, quality, yield, throughput, and cost.
What you'll do
- Develop automated manufacturing and pilot lines from concept through production; manage installation, qualification, and ramp.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including planning and executing DoEs to improve manufacturability and quality.
- Coordinate product design and manufacturing for automation, and generate machine specifications, standards, and documentation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience developing and launching a manufacturing assembly line from concept to production with actuators or drive systems.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and design of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, including at least 1 year focused on electric motors or electromechanical actuators.
- Proficiency in CAD software, specifically NX, for test fixture design, and understanding of design for manufacturability (e.g., CNC, 3D printing).
Nice to have
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or other scripting languages for data analysis and test automation.
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence; experience in aerospace, defense, or robotics.
Pay
$129,000 — $171,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, CNC, 3D printing, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Jira, Confluence
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