NC Programmer/Machinist

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA

ABOUT THE TEAM


Anduril’s Manufacturing Technology Team is seeking an expert in NC Programming with significant experience in programming machining projects. 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 NC Programmer, you will be responsible for developing machining and manufacturing plans that include mounting, tooling and NC programming for complicated machine parts. You will develop programs and machining processes to drive to efficient, rapid, on-time production and start-up of new machining processes for a variety of large, complex parts. The right person for this role has developed machining, tooling and programming plans for technologies across multiple platforms for a variety of product lines, groups, or businesses and integrated with both internal and external customers. If you are someone who wants to 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



  • Develop, innovate and lead in the tooling, programming and machining solutions for new machining processes and technologies supporting product and factory development.

  • Question requirements in product and production design, and manufacturing processes to ensure the most cost- and schedule-effective solutions for our factories that meets the needs of our products.

  • Support design, construction, commissioning and start-up of the production systems at new factory sites, specifically in the areas of machining and NC programming, ensuring successful delivery of the factory and products off the line.

  • Lead hands-on: set an example and expedite project completion

  • Drive collaboration with product design, manufacturing engineering, operations, facilities and construction, environmental safety & health, and finance to deliver creative and effective production system designs, as well as external vendors supporting the design, construction, and commissioning of new facilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • 15+ years of experience as a programmer and machining expert for doing large part machining with hard metals and exotic materials.

  • Technology development experience in machining, automation, prototyping, and process development.

  • Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, next to operations and manufacturing engineering to understand and optimize the production system.

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • Prior work with architecture and infrastructure engineering partners and/or general contractors to build, improve or modify machining systems

  • Machining, automation, tooling and programming development for manufacturing processes in complex machining applications.

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: Our recruiters will only email you 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 [email protected] .



  • 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 [email protected] . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.


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Posted 2026-03-22

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