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.

• 8+ 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
$113,000—$149,000 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:

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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