Product Quality Engineer, Intelligence Systems

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 Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Product Quality Engineer, you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality & reliable compute solutions. You will work with responsible engineers who are designing → building → and delivering complex customer programs. You will bring your technical knowledge and leadership skills to set objectives, build teams & processes, and drive projects to completion. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience to deliver highly complex, optimized, multi-disciplinary products and programs. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality processes with suppliers, work hands-on with engineering, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Early engagement with product development to achieve quality expectations for AIS products by implementing product quality planning activities like detailed design reviews, key & critical characteristic measurement, verification, validation, and qualification of processes and parts, sub-assy, and the top-level compute solution.

• Support the quality planning from production concept/customer requirements through development and manufacturing to field use.

• Ensure the execution of product and process requirements to meet quality performance targets. Define and improve such requirements. Partner with production to ensure incoming material inspection, process control plans, and end of line test capture the essential quality requirements for successful customer shipments.

• Champion quality during transitions from new product introduction (NPI) to a sustainable & predictable, high rate manufacturing process and supply chain.

• Participate and Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities. Review the effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team.

• Participate and Lead product health data analysis and improvement activities. Establish metrics for measuring quality and the factors that predict quality performance.

• Support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Define and improve required documentation and activities.

• Support investigations, initiatives, and projects as needed, at the team or organization level.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently possessing an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.

• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in aerospace/defense, consumer electronics, data center infrastructure hardware, or similar hardware.

• Working knowledge of design reviews and production processes.

• Experience in quality management of precision mechanical parts & sub-assemblies, PCBA, harnessing as it relates to Electronics Assembly.

• Experience driving product quality and performance requirements to test and measurement system development and optimization.

• Participated or led the transition of products from engineering qualification to manufacturing qualification while ensuring product quality is established and maintained.

• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Working knowledge of product verification and validation methodologies such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) incorporating techniques such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

• Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes.

• Application of industry standards and best practices to meet government customer quality expectations.

• A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion.

• Analytical skills and experiences for data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, utilizing statistical analysis tools (MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of experience with developing quality systems for high volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers.

• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in for communications systems used for Intelligence Community (IC) customers

• Working knowledge of AS9100/ ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements.

• Working experience driving failure analysis through a combination of review of test logs, results from performance test characteristics, utilizing 3rd party software applications, and experience in areas of failure isolation & duplication.

• Engineering verification and validation experience in doing key & critical characteristics of key measurements in product design

• Experience with IPC standards.

• Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements

• Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks, Jira, Tableau, and Altium (or other PCBA and harness design software)

US Salary Range
$113,000—$162,100 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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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