Senior Industrial Engineer

Waltham, MA

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>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.</p> <h3 id="ManufacturingTestLead-ABOUTTHETEAM">

ABOUT

THE TEAM</h3> <p>The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies.

The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.</p> <h3>

What You'll Do:</h3> <ul> <li data-uuid="5aa3923c-56c1-4b3c-8f8e-b5303847e74f">Drive cutting-edge innovation in test methodologies and infrastructure, specializing in complex electro-mechanical assemblies, advanced electrical systems, and propulsion technologies, focusing on automation, standardization, and operational streamlining.</li> <li data-uuid="8f3f0aa8-cb22-4f0a-abda-3ca989db4ea5">Lead the design implementation of test infrastructure and equipment, ensuring robust capabilities for diverse hardware complexities while optimizing cost-benefit and ROI for a product family</li> <li data-uuid="d77766cb-ee74-4f1e-88a9-5b7da17dacd9">Champion initiatives that drive operational excellence, including enhancing safety, reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing productivity across all manufacturing test operations.</li> <li data-uuid="a77b425d-e0d2-4bd9-9575-5418df0754f5">Establish robust data analytics frameworks and reporting structures to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making, continuous product/process enhancement, and performance optimization for the product line.</li> <li data-uuid="792e660c-7901-4bf6-a340-85b7defd7bca">Implement comprehensive training, documentation, and proactive maintenance strategies to elevate team expertise, facilitate knowledge transfer, and ensure equipment uptime across the global footprint.</li> <li data-uuid="792e660c-7901-4bf6-a340-85b7defd7bca">Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.</li> </ul> <h4 id="ManufacturingTestLead-REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:">REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:</h4> <ul> <li data-uuid="70577770-ff04-4dc5-94f8-aa86b67948e8">5+ years of relevant industry experience </li> <li data-uuid="3025a494-a511-4876-bc50-324f8350ca61">Familiar with simple fabrication processes, basic hand tools</li> <li data-uuid="8484a750-e479-4f36-9cb5-a7424d15fe9a">A full understanding of the manufacturing life cycle</li> <li data-uuid="e48c06e8-2b7d-474d-a9c5-c7e07ff4b2c7">Experience working off of technical documentation and engineering drawings</li> <li data-uuid="774e1d33-7ff6-4c82-bca8-0b20ad970f6b">Proficiency in MATLAB for data acquisition, processing, and coding.</li> <li data-uuid="0987e195-dc6f-43e4-b803-d7eb764b9b72">Strong troubleshooting skills for non-conforming hardware and software, with the ability to identify electrical issues and program failures.</li> <li data-uuid="d3612fd8-8b0c-4520-a4d6-0803f5d709e8">Experience working with interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced settings.</li> <li data-uuid="e83cd435-7759-43d5-ba9c-6bd0f6fc9ad9">Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.</li> </ul> <h4 id="ManufacturingTestLead-PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:">PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:</h4> <ul> <li data-uuid="5f434037-4065-48a0-89e3-1c34495d947d">Associates degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience. </li> <li data-uuid="3dab1f9c-a6de-4532-b82e-6c90c48a41c1">Knowledge of infrared systems or optical systems including performance

requirements and verification methodologies.</li> <li data-uuid="9ed9a007-8423-4d45-b69a-ac200361b2bb">Familiarity with test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, thermal chambers, and data acquisition sensors.</li> <li data-uuid="6e6e228c-1ff0-4fde-9a55-d79435c589dd">Understanding of computer hardware communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, RS232, etc.).</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$146,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$194,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>

Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our

Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've 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.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests: </strong>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> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong> If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong> Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>

About Anduril

Anduril Industries designs and supplies autonomous defense systems and integrated software for security and military applications. The company develops an AI-driven command-and-control platform that links sensors, unmanned vehicles across air, land, and sea, and related hardware into a cohesive operational network. Its portfolio covers unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone technology, undersea autonomous vehicles, and autonomous ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) platforms. Anduril also builds mission support software that helps users fuse sensor data and manage operations in real time. The company serves defense, national security, and government clients with technology solutions that emphasize autonomous operation and data integration.

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Job details

Salary

$147,000 - $196,000

Location

Waltham, MA

Company

NameAnduril
IndustryAerospace
Team Size6

Funding

Total raised

$6.5B

Last stage

Series G

Investors

Andreessen Horowitz
Founders Fund
Sands Capital
Fidelity Investments
Thrive Capital

Founders

PL

Palmer Luckey

Co-founder

MG

Matt Grim

Co-founder

TS

Trae Stephens

Co-founder

LinkedIn
BS

Brian Schimpf

Co-Founder & CEO

LinkedIn
MG

Matt Grimm

Co-Founder & COO

LinkedIn
JC

Joe Chen

Co-Founder

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.