Staff Product Quality Engineer

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Anduril’s Quality organization is seeking a Staff Product Quality Engineer to join our team. This leadership position will focus on driving improvement in our product quality in both the production process and supplier execution area of our Pulsar product. You will work inside and outside the organization to define and execute processes that deliver reliable products and support the development of a robust manufacturing process control plan. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, and continuous improvement as well as some experience with electronic warfare systems such as RF countermeasures, electromagnetic energy, electronic masking, probing, reconnaissance, and intelligence along with electronic security, emission control, spectrum management. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead & deliver on quality improvement for production and supplier execution for existing Pulsar products. Lead & manage a small team of quality resources to address production execution and quality issues that impact delivery or product quality at our customer. Own the elimination of product risk to improve quality & reliability across the product lifecycle. Engage in Quality activities from manufacturing to field use. Partner with the Head of Production for priorities, opportunities, and investments to improve product quality in the production process. Ensure the execution of product and process requirements. Define and improve such requirements. Partner with development engineering to insure incoming material inspection, process control plans, and end of line test capture the essential quality requirements for successful customer shipments. Work cross-functionally to define and execute the production roadmap and performance to the product quality scorecard. Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities. Review the effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team. Lead product health data analysis and improvement activities. Support customer quality issues and refurbishment testing and quality control. Support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Define and improve required documentation and support training & development for team members. Support investigations, initiatives, and projects as needed, at the team or organization level which improve the overall product quality experience. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field Experience managing a small team of engineers and specialists. Working knowledge of AS9100 based Quality Management System requirements. Experience working with RF and or electronic systems Working knowledge and a learning capability for device specific function test for EW/RF products and the application of ESS/HASS. Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes. Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in aerospace/defense, automotive, medical device, or similar complex hardware. A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion. Ability to obtain and hold a US Security Clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar Experience with IPC-610 & IPC -620 Experience with RF test systems, data collection, analysis, and optimization for production control Defense, national security or RF communication systems familiarity through industry or education Delivered electronics warfare, RF or electronics products into production Active TS/SCI clearance Experience with low volume, high complexity manufacturing US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 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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