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Composites Development Tooling Engineer

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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 Anduril’s Hardware Platform division is responsible for developing niche core technology and quick‑turn prototypes to inform development paths at the concept stage. We work with all Anduril product lines by providing design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing solutions on an ad‑hoc basis with a focus on taking ideas from the computer screen to real‑world hardware. On the Tooling team, you’ll be in a dynamic position working alongside engineers and technicians to solve issues in real time to get products out into the field. What You’ll Do Wrangle requirements from teammates and internal customers to inform tool design Develop scrappy reliable tool designs under tight timelines to create prototypes Work internally and externally with manufacturing shops to procure tools Be the responsible engineer for ensuring tooling meets requirements and is commissioned successfully Document lessons learned to set up production teams for high‑rate tooling campaigns Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline; OR 7+ years of professional engineering experience in lieu of a degree 3+ years of professional experience in direct hands‑on mechanical/composite part or tool design Basic understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, welding, injection molding, and or composites parts/assembly fabrication Proficient in the use of CAD to create 3D models and drawings Willingness to travel to Anduril product sites to support designs as necessary (~5-10% travel) Be eligible to obtain and hold a security clearance Preferred Qualifications Strong to expert level 3D CAD skills with experience in surfacing and large assemblies using Siemens NX Experience releasing parts and assemblies in Teamcenter PLM suite Ability to create drawings, read and understand GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Capable of performing stack‑up analyses Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, CNC machining, welding, or composite layup Experience using Fibersim for composite layup or creating laser projection files Experience designing ground support equipment for commercial, automotive, or aerospace applications Salary Range $129,000 — $171,000 USD. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr TryApplyNow

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