Manufacturing Specialist, Space
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist manufacturing role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Costa Mesa, CA.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Tooling, MES
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $114k–$167k.
Median of the low and high ends of 117 live postings that list pay, out of 320 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 319 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $111k–$157k, from 105 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- New product launch 51%
- Root cause 40%
- Automation 35%
- Machining 29%
- CATIA / NX 29%
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This plant: Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa
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Required qualifications
- ✓4+ years experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industries.
- ✓Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- ✓Hold or acquire certifications such as IPC-A-620, IPC-A-610, NASA 8739-4, J-STD-001, or equivalent as required.
- ✓Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred qualifications
- ✓6+ years experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industries.
- ✓Experience working within a cleanroom environment
- ✓Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- ✓Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- ✓A proactive mindset with a commitment to quality and excellence in all aspects of manufacturing.
- ✓Experience working satellites & spacecraft hardware
- ✓Harness design & schematic drawing capability
- ✓Experience with assembling avionics and EO/IR instruments
- ✓Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Resource Planning (MRP)
- ✓Experience with assembling electro-optical instruments
- ✓Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical discipline
US Hourly Range
$42.31 — $56.25 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
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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 Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.
About the job
We are looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly and integration of ground support equipment, flight components, and integrated systems that are vital to our aerospace and defense operations. You will assemble flight and non-flight hardware, construct test racks and electrical ground support equipment, and support PCBA, unit, and vehicle-level build, integration, and test campaigns. This will require expertise in mechanical and electrical assembly, precision measuring, interpreting schematics, soldering and electrical troubleshooting, and proficiency with both power and hand tools. If you are someone who thrives in a high-precision, fast-paced environment and is committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and quality, then this role is for you.
What you’ll do
- •Assemble flight and non-flight hardware, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards.
- •Construct test racks and electrical ground support equipment for integration and testing.
- •Support PCBA, unit level (avionics and EO/IR), and vehicle-level build, integration, and test campaigns, contributing to successful operational outcomes.
- •Collaborate with engineers to design and implement tooling solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.
- •Develop processes for electrical tests and checkouts, as well as mechanical assembly and development processes.
- •Investigate and resolve non-conformances, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- •Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure components meet specifications.
- •Interpret schematics and provide constructive feedback to engineering teams to improve designs.
- •Employ soldering and electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and fix issues efficiently.
- •Maintain familiarity with machinery and various power and hand tools, applying high precision in all tasks.