Packaging Engineer, SentryActive$171K

The opportunity

Anduril's Sentry team is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our team. The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for developing innovative packaging solutions that protect our advanced defense hardware systems throughout the entire product lifecycle - from manufacturing to field deployment.

What you'll do

  • 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.

What they're looking for

  • Experience designing packaging for military or defense applications
  • Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) or similar industry certification
  • Demonstrated success in designing packaging for products with challenging: protection requirements (shock-sensitive, environmentally sensitive, etc.)
  • Experience with sustainable packaging design and materials selection
  • Knowledge of international shipping regulations and packaging requirements
  • Hands-on experience with packaging testing equipment and methodologies
  • Experience with packaging for products at different stages of maturity, from: prototypes to high-volume production
  • Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents