Anduril
Project Engineer, AD&S
$129K–$171K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3 years; co-op, internship, or capstone project experience in a manufacturing environment counts.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
About the job
Supports manufacturing engineering stage-gate execution across Air Dominance & Strike programs, coordinating deliverables, tracking readiness actions, and assisting cross-functional projects.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and prepare MDP and PDP stage-gate review materials, tracking deliverables, actions, risks, and readiness gaps.
- Work across program, design, quality, supply chain, and operations teams; support manufacturing-related projects and maintain templates and tracking tools.
- Visit production floors and supplier sites to develop firsthand understanding of manufacturing; travel approximately 20%, depending on business needs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production, or a related role; co-op, internship, or capstone experience in a manufacturing environment counts.
- Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes and product development.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in engineering or a related field; internship or co-op experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
- Exposure to stage gate processes, manufacturing readiness reviews, or product development lifecycle frameworks; familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems.
Pay
$129,000 — $171,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
AS9100, CAD
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