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Manufacturing Engineer, Structures and Mechanical Integration, Space

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer role focused on designing MGSE and tooling and developing mechanical integration processes for spacecraft, working on the floor with technicians in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) and tooling — lifting and handling fixtures, rotation and integration stands, transport and shipping fixtures — that the structures and vehicle integration lines depend on.
  • Perform load-path and structural-margin checks on MGSE and tooling, defining factors of safety and coordinating proof-load and qualification testing before equipment is released for use on flight hardware.
  • Develop and qualify mechanical/structural integration processes — precision fastening and torque control, bonded and shimmed joints, mechanism and module installation, and alignment to metrology-defined datums.
  • Author and maintain work instructions, travelers, and as-built records for the structural and mechanical build.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly into structural and vehicle-level designs before CDR — access, fastener reach, tool clearance, and integration order.
  • Own cleanroom manufacturing practice on your line — contamination control, FOD prevention, gowning and material flow across ISO 7 and ISO 5 environments.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for nonconformances; support PFMEA, process validation, and first article inspection.
  • Act as an owner and evangelist for Anduril's Manufacturing Development Process (MDP), and use Foundry and Teamcenter as the system of record for build definition, work instructions, and as-built records.
  • Support design reviews (PDR, CDR) and manufacturing readiness reviews, and provide hands-on technical support to integration technicians on the floor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, space, defense, or another high-reliability industry, including hands-on work on structural and mechanical assemblies.
  • 3+ years designing tooling, fixtures, or mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) — such as lifting and handling fixtures, rotation and integration stands, and transport fixtures — with attention to load paths, structural margins, and factors of safety, including proof-load or qualification testing of lifting and handling equipment.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., Siemens NX) for mechanical/structural design of tooling and MGSE, including GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Hands-on depth in mechanical integration: precision fastening and torque control, bonded or shimmed joints, mechanism installation, and alignment to metrology-defined datums (laser tracker, CMM, or photogrammetry).
  • Cleanroom manufacturing experience with contamination control and FOD prevention discipline (ISO 7 or cleaner).
  • Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), PFMEA, and first article inspection.
  • Hands-on mindset with a demonstrated willingness to work on the floor alongside technicians.
  • Willing to work on-site, with travel up to 15% to development, test, and supplier sites.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:MGSE design and tooling

Benefits

  • Benefits are described as comprehensive and competitive; details available via Explore Our Benefits link.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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