Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems, High-Speed Missiles

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

The Missiles Manufacturing Engineering team at Anduril is dedicated to rewriting the playbook for precision strike and deterrent capabilities. S. and Allied forces require.

On this team, you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking programs like our Barracuda family of air-breathing missiles—including all of its highly adaptable sub-variants—as well as cutting-edge hypersonic missile systems and a pipeline of next-generation strike technologies. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the production lifecycle of one of these critical weapons systems, driving high-rate assembly lines and leading rapid production ramps from prototype to scale. In this role, you will be deeply embedded in the entire lifecycle of these state-of-the-art systems, bridging the gap between initial design and physical production.

You will have the autonomy to take on massive, complex projects and own them from cradle to grave. We are looking for engineers with a fierce sense of ownership and an insatiable drive to push their technical boundaries. If you thrive in the face of ambiguity, welcome the challenge of complex engineering problems, and are excited to step outside of your comfort zone to build the future of defense, this is the place for you.

Your work will directly reshape global deterrence and change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale. Apply now and become part of our mission to secure a safer tomorrow.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Manufacturing Engineer supporting Thermal Protection Systems on the High-Speed Missiles team , you will be at the absolute bleeding edge of aerospace and defense technology. Hypersonic flight—sustained travel at speeds of Mach 5 and beyond—represents one of the most demanding engineering challenges of our time. To survive these extreme environments, our vehicles must withstand intense thermal, aerodynamic, and structural forces.

Historically, hypersonic systems have been built like low-volume, bespoke science projects. At Anduril, we are changing that. Your mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge physics and high-rate industrial output.

You will be the bridge between design and production, transforming highly complex, next-generation hypersonic vehicles into manufacturable, repeatable, and scalable products. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role. You will not just be maintaining a pre-existing assembly line; you will be architecting the future of hypersonic production from the ground up.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own the Production Line: Design, commission, and continuously optimize the assembly lines, work cells, and floor layouts for our hypersonic missile programs. Bridge Design and Manufacturing: Collaborate intimately with design engineers during the early development phases to drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), ensuring the vehicle is optimized for high-rate production.