Manufacturing Specialist, Drones

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.

Our 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‑chain—from design for manufacturability, tooling design and selection, process creation and optimization, to quality planning and comprehensive work documentation.

We 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.

• Collaborate with manufacturing and support engineers on production processes and new product introductions
• Execute repair and maintenance tasks for drones and assemble fixtures according to quality standards
• Conduct rigorous testing and qualification validations while driving process improvements
• Draft, write, and update procedures for drone manufacturing and repair
• Design and build tooling and fixtures to support new testing requirements
• Travel up to 20% for offsite test support and project requirements

• Proven experience in high volume manufacturing and assembly within aerospace, military, or other high‑reliability industries.
• 5 years of strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, with experience in maintaining and upgrading production processes.
• Excellent blueprint reading, technical documentation, and test procedure development skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities

• Prior experience with drone systems or related unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Demonstrated capability to train new hires or lead small teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies (5S, TPM) and process improvement strategies.
• Experience in drafting and revising standard operating procedures for technical processes.

US Hourly Range $38 – $45 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:

• 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…