Anduril
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Actuators
$146K–$194K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 25, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in manufacturing and design of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, including at least 1 year 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
Develops and launches automated manufacturing and pilot lines for actuator and drive-system products, optimizing processes for quality, yield, throughput, availability, cost, and lead time.
What you'll do
- Develop automated manufacturing lines and processes from concept through production, including planning and executing design of experiments.
- Work with design teams to optimize products for automation and manufacturability before release.
- Manage line installation, qualification, and ramp; optimize equipment and processes and generate 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.
- 7+ 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 for methods such as CNC and 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
$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, CNC, 3D printing, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Jira, Confluence
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