Anduril
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Actuators
$191K–$253K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in manufacturing and design of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, with at least 1 year focused on electric motors or electromechanical actuators; experience launching an actuator or drive-system assembly line is also required.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develops automated manufacturing and pilot lines for actuator and drive-system products, taking processes from concept through production while improving quality, yield, throughput, and cost.
What you'll do
- Develop and launch automated manufacturing and pilot lines from concept to production.
- Plan and execute DoEs to characterize and optimize processes for manufacturability and quality.
- Optimize equipment and processes, and manage development-line installation, qualification, and ramp.
What they ask for
- 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 NX CAD for test-fixture design and understanding of design for manufacturability, including CNC and 3D printing.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or other scripting languages for data analysis and test automation.
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence, or experience in aerospace, defense, or robotics.
Pay
$191,000 — $253,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, CNC, 3D printing, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Jira, Confluence
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