Manufacturing Specialist, Propulsion
Andurilindustries · Santa Ana, California, United States · Posted Jul 3, 2026
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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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design selection, process creation optimization, vendor sourcing interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Manufacturing Specialist on our Propulsion Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for the assembly and integration of small turbojet engines and supporting test equipment. Your expertise will help ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Assemble flight and non-flight hardware, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards
Construct test racks, mechanical, and electrical equipment for integration and testing
Diagnose and troubleshoot test stand and propulsion hardware issues
Work with engineering to create and execute test plans to inform product acceptance, development and qualification
Meticulously document test results and issues
Create work orders, manuals, maintenance plans and other documentation for engine builds and test equipment
Design and build simple tooling and fixtures for novel test types
Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure components meet specifications
Train other technicians and supervise new product development builds
Investigate and resolve nonconformances, providing feedback for continuous improvement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industries
Electrical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with data acquisition devices and software
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair ability including familiarity with fluid systems
Computer skills necessary to test, document and update digital systems
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with propulsion or turbomachinery systems
Design and build electrical and mechanical systems
Experience interpreting test data and tuning engine performance
US Hourly Range
$38 $55 USD
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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
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