Job Description

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

The CNC team is part of the Development Manufacturing organization.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a CNC Operator/Setup Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, Ca. In this role, you will be responsible for Programming set-up and operation experience of 5 axis CNC machines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Reading and interpreting technical blueprints.
• Set-up/operation of CNC multi-axis milling and multi-axis turning machines.
• Setup various work holding and fixture methods according to a setup sheet.
• Run and prove out new programs.
• Troubleshoot issues and make minor adjustments during the manufacturing process.
• Perform quality control both during and at completion of the manufacturing process.
• Help clean and maintain CNC equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years experience as a machine setup/operator.
• Clear understanding of G and M code. (p2.5)
• Intermediate level of familiarity with multi-axis and 3D machining.
• Experience with 3+1 / 3+2 axis milling, live tooling lathes, mill-turns and/or multi task machines. (p1)
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens or Brother controls. (p2)
• Intermediate level of familiarity with various alloys, metals, plastics, etc. (p3)
• Intermediate level of tooling and fixture experience.
• Intermediate level of GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to take ownership of set-up and operation process from start to finish.
• Ability to adapt between R&D and short production.
• Ability to multi-task.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-axis simultaneous set-up and operation experience.
• Experienced with navigating a CAD model to measure dimensions.
• Water Jet experience
• 3D printing experience (FDM/SLA)
• CMM experience (PC-DIMIS)

US Hourly Range $43—$54.80 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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