Manufacturing Specialist, Drones

divh2Manufacturing Specialist, Drones/h2pSanta Ana, California, United States/ppAnduril 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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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./ph3About The Team/h3pOur Manufacturing Team is dedicated to rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge drone hardware for operational and testing applications. Our responsibilities span the entire manufacturing value-chainfrom design for manufacturability, tooling design and selection, process creation and optimization, to quality planning and comprehensive work documentation./ph3About The Job/h3pWe are looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, repair, and testing of advanced drone systems while supporting new product introductions and process improvements. You will work closely with manufacturing and support engineers, draft and update technical documentation, and build fixtures to ensure the highest quality and reliability of our drone hardware. This will require expertise in mechanical troubleshooting, precision machining, blueprint reading, and hands-on maintenance and repair. If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement, then this role is for you./ph4What Youll Do/h4ulliCollaborate with manufacturing and support engineers on production processes and new product introductions/liliExecute repair and maintenance tasks for drones and assemble fixtures according to quality standards/liliConduct rigorous testing and qualification validations while driving process improvements/liliDraft, write, and update procedures for drone manufacturing and repair/liliDesign and build tooling and fixtures to support new testing requirements/liliTravel up to 20% for offsite test support and project requirements/li/ulh4Required Qualifications/h4ulliProven experience in high volume manufacturing and assembly within aerospace, military, or other high-reliability industries./lili5 years of strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, with experience in maintaining and upgrading production processes./liliExcellent blueprint reading, technical documentation, and test procedure development skills./liliAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail./liliMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities/li/ulh4Preferred Qualifications/h4ulliPrior experience with drone systems or related unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)./liliDemonstrated capability to train new hires or lead small teams in a manufacturing environment./liliFamiliarity with lean manufacturing methodologies (5S, TPM) and process improvement strategies./liliExperience in drafting and revising standard operating procedures for technical processes./li/ulpUS Hourly Range/pp$38 - $45 USD/ppThe 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:/ph3Benefits/h3pAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits./ph3Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams/h3pAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information./ppTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:/pullipNo Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates./p/lilistrongPlease always verify communications:/strong ulliDirect from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address./liliVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. 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