Anduril
Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Tooling, Space
$147K–$196K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years required; 10+ years preferred for satellite, spacecraft or launch-vehicle tooling/MGSE.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
About the job
Designs and sustains mechanical ground support equipment, production tooling, and semi-automated assembly stations for Anduril’s space manufacturing facility.
What you'll do
- Design tooling and MGSE from CAD through released drawings, including structural analysis and cleanroom-compatible features.
- Manage tooling procurement, qualification, proof-load testing, and sustainment against facility schedules.
- Develop semi-automated stations and integrate manufacturability considerations into vehicle and subassembly designs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years designing production tooling, fixtures or MGSE for aerospace, space, defense or another high-reliability industry; portfolio of personally designed tooling/MGSE delivered to floor use.
- Strong CAD proficiency (NX, SolidWorks or CREO), GD&T, and structural sizing/load-path analysis experience, including proof-load and lift certification.
- Cleanroom tooling experience; tooling procurement experience; ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance; willingness to travel up to 25%.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of tooling or MGSE for satellites, spacecraft or launch vehicles; new facility or production-line outfitting experience.
- Semi-automated or automated assembly station experience; familiarity with named lift, handling or workmanship standards; scripting with Python, MATLAB or CAD APIs.
Pay
$147,000 — $196,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, CREO, Foundry, Teamcenter, IEST-STD-CC1246, ASTM E595, Python
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