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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Mar 16, 2026
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 a year
Full-time

Manufacturing Engineer, Turbine Engines

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

Job responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes for advanced turbine engines and their precision components, from concept to production.
  • Specify, design, procure, and validate necessary tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support production goals and process requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability of turbomachinery designs, including DFx principles.
  • Optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and quality control plans
  • Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing defects, non-conformances, or process inefficiencies, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-performance industrial gas turbine industries.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
  • Familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
  • Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology systems (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows.

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