- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- IrvineCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jun 23, 2026
- Salary
- $129,000–$171,000 a year
Full-time
Packaging Engineer, Sentry
Job description
The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership of packaging solutions for complex technical products, with a proven ability to balance protection requirements with cost and material constraints in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment and enjoys the challenge of protecting sophisticated systems in demanding conditions, then this role is for you.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
Anduril's Sentry team is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our team.
Job responsibilities
- Lead packaging development from concept through production , delivering structural packaging solutions that protect products, enhance the Anduril brand experience, and meet cost, quality, and sustainability targets.
- Own packaging design execution, validation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution , serving as the technical expert for packaging across new and existing products within the Sentry product family.
- Develop and refine detailed packaging design documentation , including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in packaging processes.
- Partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PMO, Logistics, Quality, and Deployment & Mission Ops to ensure packaging feasibility, tooling readiness, and production alignment.
- Apply DFM/DFA and Value Engineering principles to balance protection, aesthetics, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost in packaging design.
- Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM/PLM systems to ensure manufacturing consistency.
- Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp to ensure scalable execution of packaging solutions.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for packaging-related quality, warranty, and field issues.
Job requirements
- Degree in a technical field such as Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably for electronic, electromechanical, or defense products
- Demonstrated ability to design and validate protective packaging solutions for sensitive or high-value products
- Experience with packaging materials selection, testing methodologies, and performance analysis
- Knowledge of industry packaging standards and test protocols (ASTM, ISTA, MIL-STD)
- Proficiency with CAD software for packaging design (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills