Senior Tooling Design Engineer

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 ROLE

As a Senior Tooling Engineer, you will play a critical role in bridging design and production by developing high-quality, robust tooling and fixturing solutions that enable efficient, repeatable, high-rate, and safe manufacturing of complex aircraft structures and systems. You'll be deeply embedded in the production floor and work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to design, validate, and implement tooling and fixturing that supports new product introduction and rate production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own the design and develop of complex production assembly fixturing, tooling, jigging, machining fixturing, and manufacturing aids to support composite and metallic airframe major assembly as well as part fabrication and sub-assembly.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, design, quality, and supply chain teams to align tooling solutions with product needs and production goals.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials, components, fabrication methods, and vendors for assembly fixturing and composite part tooling based on cost, timeline, and performance criteria.
• Oversee the procurement, build, commissioning, and validation of assembly fixturing and tooling from internal or external sources.
• Lead tooling trials and validations, including operator evaluations and integration testing on the manufacturing floor.
• Conduct detailed tolerance stack-up and GD&T analysis of assemblies and their subsequent fixturing and tooling to ensure fit, function, and repeatability across production stages.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation related to tooling or assembly non-conformances.
• Provide real-time manufacturing floor support, resolving fixturing and tooling related issues and collaborating with technicians and engineers to improve production processes.
• Ensure compliance with ergonomic, safety, quality, and aerospace regulatory standards throughout all fixturing and tooling designs and implementations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience aircraft tooling and assembly fixturing design, manufacturing engineering, procurement, setup, and verification to support high-rate production.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software with specific emphasis on complex fixturing and tooling design.
• Hands-on experience supporting assembly fixturing and tooling full life cycle development through design, procurement, build, and implementation.
• Expertise with high-performance airframe manufacturing and assembly processes, including composite and metallic part machining, locating, fixturing, fastening, joining, fuel sealing, and integration from piece part to completed airframe.
• Expertise in modeling, creating GD&T drawings, and performing detailed tolerance stackup analysis for complex assembly fixturing and tooling.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of experience in complex aircraft assembly fixturing and tool design supporting high-rate, low-cost rate production.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM systems.
• Broad experience in leading tooling and manufacturing of composite and metallic airframes and parts.
• Experience in full size determinant assembly.
• Experience in systems integration during airframe assembly.
• Experience in metrology verification methods and equipment used for aircraft assembly fixturing and part fabrication.
• Familiarity with simulation tools to assess tooling performance and ergonomics.
• Demonstrated passion for aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems through hands-on projects, certifications, or hobbies.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance.

US Salary Range

$106,000-$160,000 USD

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.

• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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