Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems, High-Speed Missiles
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 102 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 649 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anduril Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anduril Industries.
About this role
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Thermal Protection Systems at Anduril, you will oversee the production lifecycle of advanced hypersonic missile systems. Your role involves designing and optimizing assembly lines, collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, and developing processes for high-temperature materials. You will tackle complex engineering challenges and lead the transition from prototype to high-rate production, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of defense technology.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
- Hands-on experience with High-Temperature Materials (e.g., Carbon-Carbon, Ceramic Matrix Composites)
- Experience leading or supporting the qualification of aerospace-grade materials
- Experience developing, scaling, and documenting manufacturing processes for TPS components
- Willingness to travel periodically (<20%)
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
Nice to have
- Prior experience specifically working on hypersonic flight vehicles or re-entry vehicles
- Familiarity with high-temperature material testing methods
- Deep understanding of high-temperature adhesives and integration techniques
- Experience working with external material suppliers and test facilities
- Familiarity with NDE methods used for composite/TPS inspection
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is an estimate and actual offers may vary
- Role involves significant ownership and complexity, which may not suit all candidates
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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