Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Development Fabrication team, within Mechanical Services, builds in-house prototype hardware for Anduril's highest-priority defense programs.

You will fabricate low-volume structural prototypes and weldments for advanced defense programs in a high-tempo R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, determine efficient build plans and production sequences for timely delivery.
• Fabricate small to large assemblies (independently or collaboratively) using build planning, layout, prep, welding, drilling, grinding, manual machining, and sawing.
• Own R&D tasks end-to-end with limited oversight: evaluate, design, order material, and execute fabrication.
• Design and build weld fixtures to hold stringent tolerances on complex weldments.
• Perform quality checks on finished hardware, flagging issues before program integration.
• Give direct feedback to design engineers on manufacturability, driving buildability improvements.
• Work safely and ensure adherence to OSHA and internal safety standards within the shop.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on metal fabrication and welding experience in prototype, R&D, or low-volume production.
• 5+ years of expertise in GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding (steel, stainless, aluminum, exotic alloys).
• Proficiency in sheet metal fabrication and forming (finger brakes, slip rollers, bead rollers, etc.) with precise tolerance control.
• Able to accurately read and interpret complex engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Proficiency in basic conventional machining (manual mill and lathe) to +/- 0.005 inches.
• Adaptable problem-solver: Thrives in dynamic R&D, making sound technical decisions with incomplete or changing information.
• Strong shop math and practical mechanical reasoning for complex fabrication problem-solving.
• Agile and mission-driven: Manages shifting priorities effectively, maintaining quality despite evolving national security program demands.
• Direct, collaborative communicator: Professionally challenges designs and provides clear, constructive feedback to engineering on manufacturability.
• Team-first mentality: Willing to mentor peers, share knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled data.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD experience, ideally NX or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of start-to-finish sequencing for large-scale fabrication builds.
• High mechanical aptitude from aerospace, automotive, or motorsports backgrounds.
• Experience designing weld fixtures and holding tolerances on large weldments (e.g., within +/- 0.010 inches).
• Familiarity with aerospace welding standards such as AWS D17.1 or NAVSEA/D1.1.

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and overall well-being.