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 JOB
As Senior Packaging Engineer, you will work within the Supply Chain team to develop and maintain end-to-end packaging solutions (supplier packaging, internal packaging, and finished goods packaging). This is a proactive, high-impact role in securing critical components, materials, and services that protect and transport our products. Executing on this responsibility will entail active collaboration with other Anduril teams, including but not limited to Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Business Operations.
The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are built and shipped under stringent quality standards. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to design packaging that protects high-value and sensitive technology during transport, storage, and deployment
- Lead the design of internal packaging solutions for delivering and presenting parts to the production line and work with the Material Flow Engineering and Industrial Engineering teams on the implementation
- Conduct material selection and supplier packaging evaluations to ensure packaging components meet technical requirements
- Develop and review prototype requirements, execute against build milestones, and lead sourcing activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of packaging and materials
- Lead risk assessments and investigations for packaging-related issues in transportation and storage
- Utilize ERP & WMS software systems and tools to track packaging inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimization measures
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control protocols in all material management activities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering in a high-rate supply chain or manufacturing environment, where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies are built
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or materials engineering
- Experience with packaging solutions in the automotive, defense, semiconductor, or other relevant industries
- Experience or familiarity with relevant defense packaging and transportation standards
- Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and material planning strategies
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in using software systems and tools, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PackAssistant
- Prior knowledge of NetSuite, Oracle or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
- Familiarity with MIL specs
- Knowledge of hazardous material packaging and compliance
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.