Prototype Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical & Fluid SystemsActive$31K–$42K

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S.

What you'll do

• Execute first builds of new mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid system: hardware across AD&S programs, working from preliminary or incomplete design inputs (unreleased models, draft drawings, verbal direction from design engineers).

• Develop MVP work instructions during and immediately after first builds: capturing assembly sequences, tooling needs, critical dimensions, torque values, and process notes sufficient for a technician to repeat the build.

• Establish preliminary BOM structures (Make/Buy determinations) based on: first-build experience, identifying which components should be fabricated internally, procured, or sent to contract manufacturers.

• Provide structured design feedback to design engineers based on first-build: observations – specifically addressing buildability, checkability (can you inspect it?), and repeatability (can someone else build it the same way?).

• Document lessons learned from every first build and feed them directly to DFx: engineers for incorporation into formal DFM/DFA reviews and design trade studies.

• Build and support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) units: Ironbirds, Copperbirds, and similar integration test articles – where the build method is undefined and must be figured out from scratch.

What they're looking for

• Experience in aerospace or defense prototype/development manufacturing,: particularly with structural, thermal, or fluid system hardware.
• Exposure to Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) builds, integration test articles, or: similar one-off/low-volume integration hardware.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems: enough to understand how prototype builds connect to production quality requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar) sufficient to: navigate models and identify manufacturing concerns independently.
• Experience with composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, bonding,: machining) in a prototype or development context.
• Experience with fluid system assembly: tube routing, fitting installation, leak testing, cleanliness requirements.
• Familiarity with BOM management, ERP systems, or PLM tools used to structure manufacturing data.
• Experience developing or sourcing prototype tooling and fixtures.