Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Space SystemsActive$194K
The opportunity
Anduril’s Space Manufacturing team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Space Manufacturing team is responsible for assembly, integration, and test of ground support equipment, PCBA, unit-level, and integrated systems that are vital for our aerospace and defense operations.
What you'll do
Lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of: manufacturing processes for PCBAs, box-level assemblies, electro-optical instruments, and integrated spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with space-grade standards (IPC-610/620 Class 3, NASA-STD-8739 series)
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA) initiatives from concept through: production, partnering with design engineers to optimize producibility, yield, and cost while providing hands-on technical leadership to manufacturing technicians
Own quality assurance for assigned manufacturing processes, lead root cause: analyses (RCA) and corrective actions for non-conformances, and proactively mitigate risks through PFMEA, process validation, and quality planning
Specify, qualify, and deploy advanced assembly tools, fixtures, test: equipment, and automation solutions, including custom tooling design using CAD/3D modeling capabilities
Implement and optimize Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP/MRP: workflows, and digital manufacturing tools to enhance traceability, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making
Establish and manage technical relationships with suppliers and contract: manufacturers, conducting assessments, audits, and qualification activities while driving quality improvements and manufacturability enhancements
What they're looking for
- Lead or participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR), manufacturing readiness: reviews (MRR), and production readiness reviews (PRR) for flight hardware programs
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines (systems, electrical, mechanical,: optical, test, quality) and communicate effectively with program management, supply chain, and executive leadership on manufacturing status, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Analyze production data and lead scaling efforts from low-rate to high-rate: production, implementing continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize throughput, reduce cycle times, and enhance product reliability while reducing costs
- Define manufacturing strategy for spacecraft product lines, mentor and: develop junior engineers and technicians, and represent Manufacturing Engineering in cross-functional leadership forums and strategic planning session
