Anduril Industries
NPI Engineer, Actuators
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks an NPI Engineer to lead the development and production launch of automated manufacturing lines for actuator systems. You'll drive process innovation, optimize production efficiency, and bridge design and manufacturing to deliver military-grade electromechanical products at scale.
What you'll do
- Develop automated manufacturing and pilot production lines from concept through full-scale deployment
- Design and execute design-of-experiments to optimize process parameters and manufacturability
- Establish design-manufacturing partnerships to enhance automation readiness before product release
- Improve yield, throughput, and equipment availability while reducing costs and lead times
- Oversee installation, qualification, and production ramp of development equipment
- Create machine specifications, technical standards, and manufacturing documentation
What they're looking for
- Manufacturing process development and optimization
- Actuator and electric motor design expertise
- CAD software (NX) and design for manufacturability
- Mechanical and electromechanical systems engineering
- Design of experiments (DoE) methodology
- Equipment specification and qualification
- Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ (preferred)
- Project management and technical documentation
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($129k–$171k USD)
- Equity grants included in compensation package
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage at minimal employee cost
- Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience developing and launching an actuator or drive system assembly line from concept to production. What were the biggest challenges?
- Describe your experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) across different production methods like CNC and 3D printing. How do you approach optimizing designs for automation?