Manufacturing Engineer – High Vacuum & Cryogenic Systems

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize high vacuum and cryogenic processing lines for infrared detector cooler assembly (IDCA) production. You'll bridge design and manufacturing, focusing on process reliability, yield improvement, and ultra-high vacuum system integrity while supporting advanced thermal imaging capabilities.

What you'll do

• Design, characterize, and optimize vacuum bakeout, pinch-off, and cryogenic processing procedures to reduce cycle times and maximize yield
• Serve as subject matter expert for Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA) instrumentation, analyzing mass spectra and monitoring outgassing
• Specify and integrate high-vacuum equipment (turbomolecular pumps, cryopumps, leak detectors) and design custom tooling using CAD
• Lead root-cause troubleshooting investigations for vacuum degradation and thermal performance issues, implementing corrective actions
• Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, process documentation, and implement Statistical Process Control monitoring
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Quality, and Facilities teams on cleanroom-compatible processes and equipment qualification

What they're looking for

• Vacuum physics and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) system design
• Helium leak detection methodology (inside-out, outside-in, sniffing)
• RGA data interpretation and vacuum pump troubleshooting
• SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software
• Cryogenic systems and liquid nitrogen handling
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• IDCA/Dewar manufacturing and infrared sensor packaging
• Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

Benefits

• U.S. salary range: $111,000–$140,000 USD
• Work on cutting-edge defense technology and AI-powered systems
• Opportunity to own critical manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement
• Collaboration with world-class engineering and cross-functional teams
• Security clearance eligibility