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. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Anduril Industries is seeking a skilled and innovative Turbomachinery Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced turbomachinery components, including bring-up of balancing capabilities, used in our cutting-edge defense systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for turbomachinery components, including impellers, rotors, and casings.
- Commission new balancing machine capabilities, including tooling, fixture, and process creation to scale multiple components and assemblies.
- 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
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
- Manage projects related to turbomachinery manufacturing improvements and capacity expansion.
- Provide technical support to production teams and train personnel on new processes and equipment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on turbomachinery or related aerospace/defense components.
- Strong knowledge of turbomachinery principles, manufacturing processes, and quality control methods.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably SolidWorks 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with balancing rotating hardware
- Owned end-to-end equipment development and implementation
- Designing and fabricating tooling, such as mandrels and other fixture jigs
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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