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Manufacturing Engineer, Barracuda

Anduril · Ashville, Ohio, United States · On-site

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About Anduril

Anduril Industries builds advanced autonomous systems and defense technology to protect US and allied forces. Creating the future of national security through AI, robotics, and cutting-edge engineering. Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and a16z.

About the role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the transfer of Barracuda production from Anduril HQ to Arsenal-1 and help stand up the processes that enable high-rate manufacturing. This is a hands-on floor role — you'll execute complex electromechanical assemblies, maintain build documentation, collect and analyze production data, and assist in optimizing line performance. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware production environments
  • Degree in an engineering or technical field preferred, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T, foundational understanding of DFM, work instructions, and tooling
  • Hands-on experience physically building hardware — mechanical assembly, cable/harness fabrication, soldering, or similar. Personal or extracurricular projects count
  • Familiarity with production documentation systems (work instructions, MBOMs) and willingness to learn MES platforms
  • Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
More about this role

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.

Anduril, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, is building Arsenal-1, its first hyper-scale manufacturing facility, just south of Columbus, Ohio in Pickaway County. Arsenal-1 is redefining the scale and speed at which autonomous systems and weapons can be produced for the United States and its allies and partners. This is a monumental and essential step toward rebuilding America's defense industrial base, strengthening America's warfighting...

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