Welder

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Manufacturing Technology Team is seeking a Welder/Fabricator, Maritime to join our team. The Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing materials, technologies and processes for cutting-edge defense hardware, including deployable static and moving surface, undersea and sea to air vehicles and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities. ABOUT THE JOB As a Welder/Fabricator, Maritime, you will be involved with fabricating prototypes and tooling that support the manufacturing development and assembly processes. Your skill set will be utilized to drive efficient, rapid, on-time production and start-up of the new production facilities for the new maritime vehicles. The right person for this role has a wealth of experience with different materials and processes. If you are someone who wants to help develop innovative, adaptive, flexible, creative approaches to design and manufacturing and develop unified solutions for lots of stakeholders then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Assist in the development, innovation, and creation of the manufacturing technology team’s solutions for new machining and welding processes and technologies supporting product and factory development, the future production system creation, keeping lean manufacturing principles, integrated metrology and visual management top of mind, including technologies to improve production flow while enhancing product performance, space allocation and resource requirements across programs and products. Aid in product and production system design, and facility creation to ensure the most cost- and schedule-effective solutions for our factories that meets the needs of our products. Support design, construction, fabrication, and start-up of the production systems at new factory sites, ensuring successful delivery of the factory and products off the line. Provide recommendations based on your specific skill set in processes, materials, and technologies. Collaborate with product designers, manufacturing engineering, operations, facilities and construction, and environmental safety & health to deliver creative and effective production system designs, as well as external vendors supporting the design, construction, and commissioning of new facilities REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5 years of experience as a welder of different materials utilizing multiple processes. Experience in machining, fabrication, prototyping, and processes. Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, next to operations and manufacturing engineering to understand and optimize the production system. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior work with engineering partners and/or general contractors to build, improve or modify production assemblies Process improvement, including justification of return on investment for process or operational changes Application of lean manufacturing and linear flow principles in a production environment Automation, robotics, and materials development for manufacturing processes in fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and finishing operations US Hourly Range $68,000 - $90,000 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. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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