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Composites Development Tooling Engineer

andurilindustries

USonsite$129k-$171k/yrPosted May 14, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • defense-technology focus
  • competitive equity grants
  • comprehensive benefits
  • hands-on hardware prototyping

Heads up

  • travel required
  • security clearance required

Why this role might suit you

The role offers hands‑on experience designing composite tooling for advanced defense systems, collaboration with AI‑driven platforms, and the chance to contribute to national security missions while working with cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies.

Skills

mechanical-designcomposite-designcadsiemens-nxteamcentergd-tstack-up-analysiscnc-machiningweldingcomposite-layupfibersimlaser-projectionground-support-equipmentasme-y14-5manufacturing-methods

About the 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Hardware Platform division is responsible for developing niche core technology, and quick turn prototypes to inform development paths at the concept stage. We work with all the Anduril product lines by providing design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing solutions on an ad-hoc basis with a focus on taking ideas from the computer screen to making real world hardware. On the Tooling team, you'll be in a dynamic position working alongside engineers and technicians to solve issues in real time to get help get products out into the field.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Wrangle requirements from teammates and internal customers to inform tool design

Develop scrappy reliable tool designs under tight timelines to create prototypes

Work internally and externally with manufacturing shops to procure tools

Be the responsible engineer for ensuring tooling meets requirements and is commissioned successfully

Document lessons learned to setup production teams for high rate tooling campaigns

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials engineering or other engineering discipline; OR 7+ years of professional engineering experience in lieu of a degree

3+ years of professional experience in direct hands-on mechanical/composite part or tool design

Basic understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, welding, injection molding, and or composites parts/assembly fabrication

Proficient in the use of CAD to create 3D models and drawings

Willingness to travel to Anduril product sites to support designs as necessary (~5-10% travel)

Be eligible to obtain and hold a security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong to expert level 3D CAD skills with experience in surfacing and large assemblies using Siemens NX

Experience releasing parts and assemblies in Teamcenter PLM suite

Ability to create drawings, read and understand GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Capable of performing stack up analyses

Hands on experience with mechanical assembly, CNC machining, welding, or composite layup

Experience using Fibersim for composite layup or creating laser projection files

Experience designing ground support equipment for commercial, automotive, or aerospace applications.

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 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:

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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Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $129k-$171k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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