Manufacturing Engineer, Barracuda

Ashville · Ashville, OH (Arsenal 1) · USD 86,000-112,000 · 2+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026

At a glance

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the transfer of Barracuda production from Anduril HQ to Arsenal-1 and help stand up the processes that enable high-rate manufacturing.
This is a hands-on floor role where you'll execute complex electromechanical assemblies, maintain build documentation, collect and analyze production data, and assist in optimizing line performance.

Execute manufacturing of Barracuda products and sub-assemblies involving complex electromechanical integration, including mechanical assembly, harness routing, avionics installation, and functional test.
Follow and maintain build documentation including work instructions, MBOMs, and process specifications; flag gaps or inaccuracies to senior engineers for resolution.
Support RCCA and 5-Why investigations on floor issues; collect data, document findings, and help implement corrective actions that improve yield and throughput.
Monitor and record production metrics—takt time, cycle time, first-pass yield, and defect rates—and surface trends to the engineering team.
Assist in line optimization efforts by identifying process waste, bottlenecks, and opportunities for efficiency improvements in assigned work areas.
Support MES data entry and transaction accuracy; ensure production status and traceability are maintained in real time.
Apply basic Lean manufacturing tools (5S, standard work) to maintain organized, efficient workstations and production cells.
Participate in technology transfer activities as production moves from HQ to Arsenal-1, learning established processes and helping validate them in the new facility.
Engage with the operations team to understand requirements and pain points; communicate manufacturing constraints to design and engineering teams.

2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware production environments.
Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T; foundational understanding of DFM, work instructions, and tooling.
Hands-on experience physically building hardware—mechanical assembly, cable/harness fabrication, soldering, or similar.
Familiarity with production documentation systems (work instructions, MBOMs) and willingness to learn MES platforms.
Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
A genuine hunger to learn and grow, with flexibility for critical pushes.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Manufacturing experience in aerospace, automotive/EV, industrial, or medical device environments.
Exposure to Lean tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, or FMEA.
Harness or PCBA fabrication experience, including familiarity with SMT processes.
Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or related control systems.
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) techniques and yield analysis.
Experience with MES or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Current active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Support in health, recovery, and whatever comes next
Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers