Vast is looking for a Fabrication & Tooling Specialist, Special Projects reporting to the Production Manager, Structures to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, fabricate, and modify tools, fixtures, jigs, and other manufacturing aids to support a variety of special projects across mechanical assembly and structural integration
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Manufacturing and cross-functional engineering teams to understand build requirements and translate them into practical tooling solutions
• Support prototype and R&D builds from early concept through completion, adapting tooling approaches as designs evolve
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools including mills, lathes, grinders, and other shop equipment with a high degree of accuracy and craftsmanship
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, CAD models, and technical specifications to produce tooling that meets tight tolerances
• Troubleshoot tooling and fixturing issues on the fly and propose effective, timely solutions
• Maintain, repair, and organize tooling inventory and shop equipment
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, tooling efficiency, and build quality
• Work safely and maintain a clean, organized work environment in accordance with company safety standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker, Machinist, and Welder or similar hands-on fabrication role
• Background in an R&D, prototype, or low-volume production environment, you are comfortable working with incomplete information and evolving requirements
• Strong proficiency with manual and/or CNC machining equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D CAD models
• High mechanical aptitude and a meticulous eye for quality and precision
• Self-starter mentality, able to take on loosely defined tasks and drive them to completion with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing team

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with a broad range of materials including aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and composites
• Exposure to assembly tooling for large-scale or complex structural builds
• Experience with CAM software and/or basic CAD modeling (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
• Understanding of manufacturing quality systems and documentation practice

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to stand, kneel, and bend for extended periods in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Comfortable working in and around large-scale hardware and manufacturing equipment

Pay Range: 

• Tooling and Fixture Specialist I: $38 - $54
• Tooling and Fixture Specialist II: $42 - $59

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

WHAT YOU’LL DO?

• Create opto-mechanical designs of space payloads ranging from small cameras to large telescopes
• Act as Responsible Engineer: conduct analyses, visit vendors and test sites, define and execute test plans, and manage subsystem interfaces
• Run finite element models and hand calculations to predict stresses in mechanical and optical components
• Contribute to STOP analyses to evaluate structural and thermal effects on optical performance
• Conduct hand calculations and run higher order thermal analyses to evaluate survival and operational on-orbit temperatures including solar loading effects through apertures and optics
• Design alignment features and conduct tolerance stack-ups enabling sub-arcsecond payload pointing and stability over large temperature ranges
• Own hardware design from concept to launch, intelligently pacing design maturity with a holistic program view
• Use first principles for every decision and continuously simplify designs
• Communicate pros/cons of system architectures with respect to mechanical design and packaging considerations
• Lead subsystem design reviews and provide clear status updates on timelines and technical progress
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful designs to flight hardware and low-rate production
• Create excellent technical documentation (presentations, test plans/reports, procedures, drawings, specifications, etc.)
• Mentor junior engineers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in engineering or hard science
• Ability to obtain and hold U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience and demonstrated track record of success
• Experience with exotic opto-mechanical materials (composites, titanium, beryllium, Invar, Zerodur, etc.)
• Experience with tolerance stack-ups, mechanical alignments, kinematic mounting, and qualification test campaigns
• CAD proficiency and ability to create engineering drawings meeting industry standards (GD&T)
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly skills with hand tools, mill, lathe, etc.
• Strong fundamentals in optics, heat transfer, statics, solid mechanics, and materials
• Excellent attention to detail, highly motivated, self-starting, and autonomous
• Organized with ability to define scope and requirements for ambiguous problems
• Experience with high-reliability design, athermalization, and vibration/shock resistance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Hands-on technical project experience (academic, extracurricular, or personal)
• Parallel industry experience
• Ability to integrate electronic components (PCBAs, motors, sensors) into mechanical designs
• Coding experience in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for analytical models and data acquisition/automation
• Structural or thermal testing experience including sensor selection, data acquisition, and post-processing (Python preferred)

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

As an Electro Optical System Engineer for our Space team, you will facilitate the integration of EO Payloads on our spacecraft platforms from initial concept development through on-orbit execution. A successful candidate will have experience during all phases of payload system engineering including architecture and requirement derivation, performance modeling, design reviews, laboratory testing, spacecraft assembly integration and test, on-orbit initialization, and mission operations. A proven history of interfacing with all disciplines of the engineering, specialty, and program management team to shepherd a payload design to maturity is required. 

You’ll be expected to clearly communicate risk, issues, and progress with customer representatives and external vendors in a collaborative environment. We are especially seeking candidates with hands-on experience in optical laboratories characterizing and calibrating optical payloads. You will be expected to know how to configure and operate test equipment such as collimators, integrating spheres, interferometers, and other tools. You will work closely with other AI&T professionals and be expected to train others how to also use this equipment. Payloads you will be interacting with include photon detecting imagers from visible through long wave infrared wavebands including CMOS and CCD focal planes, thermal sensors including microbolometers, as well as LiDAR and laser range finders. Experience with state-of-the-art sensing technology such as event based cameras, quantum detectors, and metamaterials is also highly desired.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform concept designs of active and passive EO payloads
• Derive system and unit level requirements
• Analyze performance with an in-depth understanding of payload technology and related physics
• Identify payload key performance parameters and create test plans and procedures to measure these parameters in a laboratory environment
• Perform hands-on characterization and calibration of the radiometric and geometric performance of flight hardware using collimators, integrating spheres, theodolites, laser trackers, interferometers, and other optical test equipment
• Train and educate other AI&T professionals to conduct successful payload testing
• Work with the external and internal engineering team to author Interface Control Documents (ICD) covering all aspects of payload integration including electrical, data, algorithmic, mechanical, thermal, and optical interfaces
• Facilitate communication between mechanical, thermal, electrical, and software teams to resolve complex integration trades and manage technical risk
• Define and develop payload data calibration algorithms and data products and work with computer vision and flight software engineers to integrate these algorithms into the processing pipeline
• Define on-orbit calibration sequences, initialization procedures, and provide real-time engineering support during nominal operations
• Clearly communicate with customers at design reviews and during the entire payload development lifecycle
• Assist assembly and integration campaigns for space systems flight hardware
• Integrate across numerous teams to collaboratively identify testing requirements to include verification and validation plans
• Develop test plans and procedures for prototype, qualification, and acceptance of space systems flight hardware

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong engineering background from industry and school, ideally in areas/fields such as Systems Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience conducting assembly, integration and test of space payload flight hardware with a focus on performance characterization and requirement verification
• Deep understanding of professional optical test equipment, tools and methodologies with a tie back to the underlying physics
• Experience with advanced payload analyses and laboratory measurements including photon transfer, dark current, radiometry, responsivity, distortion mapping, boresight alignments, non-uniformity corrections, point spread function, modulation transfer function, and more
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
• Experience writing technical documentation, procedures, and reports
• Experience working in cleanroom and ESD-safe environments
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with ImageJ, Python, MATLAB
• Experience with optical test equipment from Labsphere, 4D Technologies, Leica, SORL, and other industry leaders
• Experience with stray light, depth of focus, and supplementary payload analyses
• Experience with optical modeling in tools such as Zemax or Code V
• Experience with RF payload design and testing

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, Space to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be help lead development of technical strategy and roadmapping in conjunction with the Chief Engineer of Space Missions and the Growth/Strategy leads of the Orbital Systems team that effectively leverages current Anduril technologies and newly developed technologies to serve the customer mission areas. This role will address pre-award demonstrations, early contract phases, and full-contract execution. The Senior Systems Engineer, working with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, will ensure the efficient development and delivery of hardware and software solutions for the customer.

These efforts will include leading complex, integrated systems for on-orbit operations and demonstrations to include sub-contracted teammates and strategic partnerships. The systems engineer will need to facilitate effective technical development and integration that spans company-boundaries in an agile development approach in the context of a continuous integration/continuous deployment paradigm. They will need to balance development of new capabilities with the incorporation of several pre-existing Anduril capabilities and need to effectively communicate the development status to customers.

The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for technical oversight of all aspects of program execution from proposals to SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, assembly, qualification testing, and delivery of flight units for launch. The Senior Systems Engineer in conjunction with the Chief Engineer of Space Missions will assist in building out the necessary infrastructure for Anduril to execute on all necessary aspects of satellite and payload build and test to include working with external vendors for establishing test requirements and pass/fail criteria. The Senior Systems Engineer will also work closely with the Anduril Space C2 team to enable and deliver Space Ground C2 products to both the customer and to further Anduril’s penetration into customer ecosystems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive technical expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems including bus and payloads
• Leverage strategic partnerships and teammates for building out new products to satisfy customer requirements in new and challenging mission areas
• Provide space industry expertise to refine and advance the Anduril Space and Orbital Systems strategy for growing the organization
• Generate technical inputs to proposals to include engineering execution plans
• Provide oversight to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers through all phases of program execution up to and including delivery and operation of capabilities on-orbit
• Perform mission and system level trade studies and analysis to balance risk, cost, and performance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced experience in architecting, developing, and delivering defense/IC satellite and space hardware and software systems
• Thorough understanding of the recent/current technical state of key USSF and IC space systems and mission areas
• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex systems with competing objectives (e.g., performance, schedule, openness, cybersecurity, MLS) into executable requirements and execution then delivering on those to meet government expectations
• Experience with spacecraft standards for qualification testing and acceptance testing to include the use of GEVS, SMC-S-016 (MIL- STD-1540), etc
• Experience with US government space mission areas and associated CONOPS for successfully executing missions to enable space for the warfighter
• Design and development of space vehicle and payload architectures and detailed mission solutions to complex space domain challenges
• Strong technical communication skills, providing the ability to deliver critical technical briefings and conclusions to technical leadership, company leadership, and customers
• Strong technical fundamentals in space systems, space ground infrastructure, and product development
• Technical experience leading US Government contracts
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience delivering spacecraft flight hardware
• On-orbit mission operations of satellites and/or associated payloads

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Systems Engineer, Space to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for developing a technical strategy and roadmap in conjunction with the Chief Engineer of Space Missions and the Growth/Strategy leads of the Orbital Systems team that effectively leverages current Anduril technologies and newly developed technologies to serve the customer mission areas. This role will address pre-award demonstrations, early contract phases, and full-contract execution. The Systems Engineer, working with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, will ensure the efficient development and delivery of hardware and software solutions for the customer.

These efforts will include leading complex, integrated systems for on-orbit operations and demonstrations to include sub-contracted teammates and strategic partnerships. The systems engineer will need to facilitate effective technical development and integration that spans company-boundaries in an agile development approach in the context of a continuous integration/continuous deployment paradigm. They will need to balance development of new capabilities with the incorporation of several pre-existing Anduril capabilities and need to effectively communicate the development status to customers.

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for technical oversight of all aspects of program execution from proposals to SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, assembly, qualification testing, and delivery of flight units for launch. The Systems Engineer in conjunction with the Chief Engineer of Space Missions will assist in building out the necessary infrastructure for Anduril to execute on all necessary aspects of satellite and payload build and test to include working with external vendors for establishing test requirements and pass/fail criteria. The Systems Engineer will also work closely with the Anduril Space C2 team to enable and deliver Space Ground C2 products to both the customer and to further Anduril’s penetration into customer ecosystems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide technical expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems including bus and payloads
• Leverage strategic partnerships and teammates for building out new products to satisfy customer requirements in new and challenging mission areas
• Provide space industry expertise to refine and advance the Anduril Space and Orbital Systems strategy for growing the organization
• Contribute technical inputs to proposals to include engineering execution plans
• Provide oversight to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers through all phases of program execution up to and including delivery and operation of capabilities on-orbit
• Perform mission and system level trade studies and analysis to balance risk, cost, and performance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in architecting, developing, and delivering defense/IC satellite and space hardware and software systems
• Understanding of the recent/current technical state of key USSF and IC space systems and mission areas
• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex systems with competing objectives (e.g., performance, schedule, openness, cybersecurity, MLS) into executable requirements and execution then delivering on those to meet government expectations
• Experience with spacecraft standards for qualification testing and acceptance testing to include the use of GEVS, SMC-S-016 (MIL- STD-1540), etc
• Experience with US government space mission areas and associated CONOPS for successfully executing missions to enable space for the warfighter
• Design and development of space vehicle and payload architectures and detailed mission solutions to complex space domain challenges
• Strong technical communication skills, providing the ability to deliver critical technical briefings and conclusions to technical leadership, company leadership, and customers
• Strong technical fundamentals in space systems, space ground infrastructure, and product development
• Technical experience leading US Government contracts
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience delivering spacecraft flight hardware
• On-orbit mission operations of satellites and/or associated payloads

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Chief Engineer to to join our rapidly growing space team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as a technical lead on a wide berth of emerging developments geared towards an all-encompassing spacecraft mission focused around dynamic space operations and highly maneuverable satellites. This will include driving technology developments through design, build, test and delivery for on-orbit operations across high dV propulsion systems, optical sensor suites, closed loop guidance and navigation and systems engineering in close concert with new and legacy ground software enterprises. The Chief Engineer will develop a technical strategy and roadmap in conjunction with the Head of Engineering for Space Missions and the Growth/Strategy leads of the Space team that effectively leverages current Anduril technologies and newly developed technologies to serve the customer mission areas. This role will address pre-award demonstrations, early contract phases, and full-contract execution. The Chief Engineer, working with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, will ensure the efficient development and delivery of hardware and software solutions for the customer.

These efforts will include leading complex, integrated systems for on-orbit operations and demonstrations to include sub-contracted teammates and strategic partnerships. The chief engineer will need to facilitate effective technical development and integration that spans company-boundaries in an agile development approach in the context of a continuous integration/continuous deployment paradigm. They will need to balance development of new capabilities with the incorporation of several pre-existing Anduril or industry capabilities and need to effectively communicate the development status to internal and external stakeholders.

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for technical oversight of all aspects of program execution from proposals to SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, assembly, qualification testing, and delivery of flight units for launch. The Chief Engineer in conjunction with the Head of Engineering for Space Missions will assist in building out the necessary infrastructure for Anduril to execute on all necessary aspects a space based interceptor consisting of satellite and payload build and test to include working with external vendors for establishing test requirements and pass/fail criteria. The Chief Engineer will also work closely with the Anduril Space C2 team to enable and deliver Space Ground C2 products to both the customer and to further Anduril’s penetration into customer ecosystems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide technical expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems and ground systems
• Leverage strategic partnerships and teammates for building out new products to satisfy customer requirements in new and challenging mission areas
• Provide space industry expertise to refine and advance the Anduril Space Based Interceptor strategy for customer engagements and demonstrations
• Contribute technical inputs to proposals to include engineering execution plans
• Provider oversight to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers through all phases of program execution up to and including delivery and operation of capabilities on-orbit
• Perform mission and system level trade studies and analysis to balance risk, cost, and performance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in architecting, developing, and delivering defense/IC satellite and space hardware and software systems.
• Experience in high dV spacecraft, dynamic space operations, space based sensing and understand mission operations for surveillance and reconnaissance at multiple orbits.
• Understanding of the recent/current technical state of key USSF and IC space systems and mission areas
• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex systems with competing objectives (e.g., performance, schedule, openness, cybersecurity, MLS) into executable requirements and execution then delivering on those to meet government expectations
• Experience with spacecraft standards for qualification testing and acceptance testing to include the use of GEVS, SMC-S-016 (MIL-STD-1540), etc.
• Experience with US government space mission areas and associated CONOPS for successfully executing missions to enable space for the warfighter
• Design and development of space vehicle and payload architectures and detailed mission solutions to complex space domain challenges
• Strong technical communication skills, providing the ability to deliver critical technical briefings and conclusions to technical leadership, company leadership, and customers
• Strong technical fundamentals in space systems, space ground infrastructure, and product development
• Technical experience leading US Government contracts
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own hardware design (CAD, hand calculations, prototypes, etc) from concept generation to launch. Intelligently pace design maturity with an holistic view of the program.
• Use first principles as a basis for every decision. Continuously look for opportunities to simplify designs.
• Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to design and packaging considerations. Strong focus on good architecture to ensure designs are robust in nature.
• Lead subsystem design reviews, present structures status to other team members, provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status.
• Act as the Responsible Engineer for your subsystem: Run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful prototype designs to flight hardware and low rate production.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
• Create excellent technical documentation – slide packages, test plans and reports, procedures, assembly instructions, part and assembly drawings, vendor specifications and statements of work, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science.
• Experience in an immersive hands-on technical project (collegiate project teams and/or professional settings).
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication and assembly skills. Experience working with hand tools, mill, lathe, etc.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals: heat transfer, statics, solid mechanics, materials.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision.
• Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems.
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in a professional setting with space hardware or industry of equivalent complexity.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter.
• Experience in an immersive hands-on technical project in college or in free time.
• Ability to integrate electronic components (PCBAs, motors, sensors etc.) into mechanical designs.
• Experience working with (integrating in designs) optical or RF systems.
• Experience developing code in higher-level languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++) for developing analytical models and data acquisition and automation.
• Structural or thermal testing experience – sensor selection, data acquisition, data post- processing (Python preferred)

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own hardware design (CAD, hand calculations, prototypes, etc) from concept generation to launch. Intelligently pace design maturity with an holistic view of the program.
• Use first principles as a basis for every decision. Continuously look for opportunities to simplify designs.
• Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to design and packaging considerations. Strong focus on good architecture to ensure designs are robust in nature.
• Lead subsystem design reviews, present structures status to other team members, provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status.
• Act as the Responsible Engineer for your subsystem: Run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful prototype designs to flight hardware and low rate production.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
• Create excellent technical documentation – slide packages, test plans and reports, procedures, assembly instructions, part and assembly drawings, vendor specifications and statements of work, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science.
• Experience in an immersive hands-on technical project (collegiate project teams and/or professional settings).
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication and assembly skills. Experience working with hand tools, mill, lathe, etc.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals: heat transfer, statics, solid mechanics, materials.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision.
• Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems.
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a professional setting with space hardware or industry of equivalent complexity.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter.
• Experience in an immersive hands-on technical project in college or in free time.
• Ability to integrate electronic components (PCBAs, motors, sensors etc.) into mechanical designs.
• Experience working with (integrating in designs) optical or RF systems.
• Experience developing code in higher-level languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++) for developing analytical models and data acquisition and automation.
• Structural or thermal testing experience – sensor selection, data acquisition, data post- processing (Python preferred)

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own hardware design (CAD, hand calculations, prototypes, etc) from concept generation to launch. Intelligently pace design maturity with an holistic view of the program.
• Use first principles as a basis for every decision. Continuously look for opportunities to simplify designs.
• Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to design and packaging considerations. Strong focus on good architecture to ensure designs are robust in nature.
• Lead subsystem design reviews, present structures status to other team members, provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status.
• Act as the Responsible Engineer for your subsystem: Run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful prototype designs to flight hardware and low rate production.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
• Create excellent technical documentation – slide packages, test plans and reports, procedures, assembly instructions, part and assembly drawings, vendor specifications and statements of work, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science.
• Experience in an immersive hands-on technical project (collegiate project teams and/or professional settings).
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication and assembly skills. Experience working with hand tools, mill, lathe, etc.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals: heat transfer, statics, solid mechanics, materials.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision.
• Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems.
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of mechanical design experience in a professional setting with space hardware or industry of equivalent complexity.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter.
• Experience in an immersive hands-on technical project in college or in free time.
• Ability to integrate electronic components (PCBAs, motors, sensors etc.) into mechanical designs.
• Experience working with (integrating in designs) optical or RF systems.
• Experience developing code in higher-level languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++) for developing analytical models and data acquisition and automation.
• Structural or thermal testing experience – sensor selection, data acquisition, data post- processing (Python preferred)

Purpose

The Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer is a hybrid role that combines the proactive, strategic focus of supplier development with the technical rigor and oversight of supplier quality engineering. This position is responsible for building, improving, and sustaining a high-performing supplier base while ensuring all supplied materials, components, and services meet or exceed stringent quality standards. The role is pivotal in driving supplier excellence, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring continuous improvement.

The Role

• Serve as a liaison between production and procurement operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure all purchased products meet specifications, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve supplier quality manuals, procedures, production processes, engineering specifications, and inspection plans
• Interpret and communicate customer requirements to suppliers, ensuring accurate and thorough flow down through purchase orders
• Conduct supplier quality audits and source inspections to verify adherence to standards and contractual requirements
• Lead initiatives to identify root causes of supplier issues and implement effective corrective actions, driving improvements in key metrics such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), scrap, rework, and repair costs
• Oversee containment efforts for defects in procured parts, ensuring robust root cause corrective action (RCCA) processes are implemented to prevent recurrence
• Analyze and resolve issues related to supplier components, assemblies, and materials, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities to address supplier-originating nonconformances
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance through data analysis, site assessments, and tooling validation
• Track and analyze supplier key performance metrics such as OEE, cost, and capability to identify trends and drive improvements in quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
• Develop and lead training programs for quality control (QC) and buyers team members, fostering expertise in advanced problem solving, Lean concepts, and best practices
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to support supplier development, audits, and issue resolution activities

Role Specialization – Additive Manufacturing & Components

• Lead supplier quality and development activities for equipment and printer component suppliers, including contract manufacturers, electrical systems, robotic systems, automated assembly equipment, tooling, thermal processing, HVAC systems, and other advanced manufacturing assets
• Support equipment sourcing and qualification through supplier capability assessments, factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities
• Ensure equipment suppliers meet technical, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout the equipment lifecycle, from design and build through installation and production ramp
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with equipment suppliers related to reliability, uptime, maintainability, safety, and performance
• Partner with manufacturing, facilities, automation, and maintenance teams to resolve supplier-related equipment issues and optimize long-term equipment performance

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7–8 years of progressive experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive component design, manufacturing processes, safety and test requirements, and appearance approval procedures
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures
• Comprehensive understanding of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001, and relevant regulatory standards
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Exceptional problem solving and root cause analysis skills for addressing quality issues, non-conformities, and defects
• Proven ability to conduct supplier quality management system audits and drive supplier improvement initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex), supplier portals, and compliance tracking tools
• Demonstrated ethical conduct and integrity in all supplier interactions
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to support supplier development, audits, and issue resolution activities 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience managing supplier quality for capital equipment in advanced manufacturing settings, including automated production lines, robotics, CNC machining, and facility systems
• Familiarity with equipment qualification methodologies, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and long-term supplier performance monitoring
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP, with demonstrated familiarity in industry-specific regulations and certification requirements
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline, reflecting advanced technical expertise and leadership capabilities
• Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, with a proven ability to deliver actionable feedback to design engineering teams to optimize manufacturability, quality, and cost
• Strong ability to develop and utilize cost models for multiple commodities, enabling effective achievement of target costs and informed sourcing decisions

Work Environment

• This position is based onsite in our Torrance, CA office.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E05-E06 as evaluated through our interview process. 

• Sr. Engineer/E05: $128,520 - $176,720
• Staff Engineer/E06: $148,430 - $204,090

Role Summary

The UAV Aircraft Assembler IV serves as a leader for production aircraft assembly activities, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and throughput across a production cell or program. Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.

This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead aircraft assembly execution for a production line, cell, or program.
• Own workmanship standards and standard work adherence.
• Coordinate build sequencing, task prioritization, and flow within the cell.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and quality on process improvements.
• Support production readiness, rate increases, and design transitions.
• Lead root cause investigations for workmanship-related issues.
• Train, coach, and develop aircraft assembly personnel.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, and internal quality systems.

Responsibilities (Level III):

• Assemble complex aircraft structures and multi-system installations.
• Execute first-article and early production builds within released configurations.
• Interpret and resolve documentation discrepancies with manufacturing engineering.
• Perform detailed in-process inspections and support quality investigations.
• Identify recurring build issues and recommend process improvements.
• Mentor and support Aircraft Assembler I–II personnel.
• Maintain consistent workmanship across shifts or cells.

Responsibilities (Level II):

• Assemble aircraft structures and sub-assemblies to released engineering drawings.
• Perform drilling, reaming, fastening, torquing, and sealing operations independently.
• Install production-released mechanical and system components.
• Route and secure tubing, hoses, and cables per defined standards.
• Conduct in-process inspections and identify non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and part traceability via MES.
• Execute standard work to meet takt time and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities (Level I):

• Assemble basic aircraft components and sub-assemblies using released work instructions.
• Perform drilling, fastening, and hardware installation using approved tools.
• Install basic brackets, panels, and structural components.
• Follow torque, sealant, and bonding procedures as directed.
• Perform visual self-inspection of completed work.
• Accurately complete work instructions and required production documentation.
• Maintain FOD, safety, and quality standards.
• Support senior assemblers as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of aircraft/aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated production leadership without formal people management.
• Strong understanding of production risk, quality, and rate balance.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree or equivalent.

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Role Summary

The UAV Aircraft Assembler IV serves as a leader for production aircraft assembly activities, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and throughput across a production cell or program. Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.

This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead aircraft assembly execution for a production line, cell, or program.
• Own workmanship standards and standard work adherence.
• Coordinate build sequencing, task prioritization, and flow within the cell.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and quality on process improvements.
• Support production readiness, rate increases, and design transitions.
• Lead root cause investigations for workmanship-related issues.
• Train, coach, and develop aircraft assembly personnel.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, and internal quality systems.

Responsibilities (Level III):

• Assemble complex aircraft structures and multi-system installations.
• Execute first-article and early production builds within released configurations.
• Interpret and resolve documentation discrepancies with manufacturing engineering.
• Perform detailed in-process inspections and support quality investigations.
• Identify recurring build issues and recommend process improvements.
• Mentor and support Aircraft Assembler I–II personnel.
• Maintain consistent workmanship across shifts or cells.

Responsibilities (Level II):

• Assemble aircraft structures and sub-assemblies to released engineering drawings.
• Perform drilling, reaming, fastening, torquing, and sealing operations independently.
• Install production-released mechanical and system components.
• Route and secure tubing, hoses, and cables per defined standards.
• Conduct in-process inspections and identify non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and part traceability via MES.
• Execute standard work to meet takt time and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities (Level I):

• Assemble basic aircraft components and sub-assemblies using released work instructions.
• Perform drilling, fastening, and hardware installation using approved tools.
• Install basic brackets, panels, and structural components.
• Follow torque, sealant, and bonding procedures as directed.
• Perform visual self-inspection of completed work.
• Accurately complete work instructions and required production documentation.
• Maintain FOD, safety, and quality standards.
• Support senior assemblers as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of aircraft/aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated production leadership without formal people management.
• Strong understanding of production risk, quality, and rate balance.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree or equivalent.

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Role Summary

The UAV Aircraft Assembler III performs complex and high-precision assembly work and serves as a technical reference within the production team. Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.

This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble complex aircraft structures and multi-system installations.
• Execute first-article and early production builds within released configurations.
• Interpret and resolve documentation discrepancies with manufacturing engineering.
• Perform detailed in-process inspections and support quality investigations.
• Identify recurring build issues and recommend process improvements.
• Mentor and support Aircraft Assembler I–II personnel.
• Maintain consistent workmanship across shifts or cells.

Responsibilities (Level II):

• Assemble aircraft structures and sub-assemblies to released engineering drawings.
• Perform drilling, reaming, fastening, torquing, and sealing operations independently.
• Install production-released mechanical and system components.
• Route and secure tubing, hoses, and cables per defined standards.
• Conduct in-process inspections and identify non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and part traceability via MES.
• Execute standard work to meet takt time and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities (Level I):

• Assemble basic aircraft components and sub-assemblies using released work instructions.
• Perform drilling, fastening, and hardware installation using approved tools.
• Install basic brackets, panels, and structural components.
• Follow torque, sealant, and bonding procedures as directed.
• Perform visual self-inspection of completed work.
• Accurately complete work instructions and required production documentation.
• Maintain FOD, safety, and quality standards.
• Support senior assemblers as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with advanced experience.
• 4–6 years of aircraft/aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience.
• Advanced understanding of aerospace/automotive fasteners, torque, sealing, and fit.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot production build issues.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certification or equivalent.

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Role Summary

The UAV Aircraft Assembler III performs complex and high-precision assembly work and serves as a technical reference within the production team. Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.

This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble complex aircraft structures and multi-system installations.
• Execute first-article and early production builds within released configurations.
• Interpret and resolve documentation discrepancies with manufacturing engineering.
• Perform detailed in-process inspections and support quality investigations.
• Identify recurring build issues and recommend process improvements.
• Mentor and support Aircraft Assembler I–II personnel.
• Maintain consistent workmanship across shifts or cells.

Responsibilities (Level II):

• Assemble aircraft structures and sub-assemblies to released engineering drawings.
• Perform drilling, reaming, fastening, torquing, and sealing operations independently.
• Install production-released mechanical and system components.
• Route and secure tubing, hoses, and cables per defined standards.
• Conduct in-process inspections and identify non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and part traceability via MES.
• Execute standard work to meet takt time and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities (Level I):

• Assemble basic aircraft components and sub-assemblies using released work instructions.
• Perform drilling, fastening, and hardware installation using approved tools.
• Install basic brackets, panels, and structural components.
• Follow torque, sealant, and bonding procedures as directed.
• Perform visual self-inspection of completed work.
• Accurately complete work instructions and required production documentation.
• Maintain FOD, safety, and quality standards.
• Support senior assemblers as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with advanced experience.
• 4–6 years of aircraft/aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience.
• Advanced understanding of aerospace/automotive fasteners, torque, sealing, and fit.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot production build issues.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certification or equivalent.

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Role Summary

The UAV Aircraft Assembler I performs basic aircraft assembly tasks under direct supervision, learning aerospace manufacturing standards, tooling, and documentation while executing defined production work.

This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble basic aircraft components and sub-assemblies using released work instructions.
• Perform drilling, fastening, and hardware installation using approved tools.
• Install basic brackets, panels, and structural components.
• Follow torque, sealant, and bonding procedures as directed.
• Perform visual self-inspection of completed work.
• Accurately complete work instructions and required production documentation.
• Maintain FOD, safety, and quality standards.
• Support senior assemblers as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 years of aircraft or mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

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Role Summary

The UAV Aircraft Assembler I performs basic aircraft assembly tasks under direct supervision, learning aerospace manufacturing standards, tooling, and documentation while executing defined production work.

This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble basic aircraft components and sub-assemblies using released work instructions.
• Perform drilling, fastening, and hardware installation using approved tools.
• Install basic brackets, panels, and structural components.
• Follow torque, sealant, and bonding procedures as directed.
• Perform visual self-inspection of completed work.
• Accurately complete work instructions and required production documentation.
• Maintain FOD, safety, and quality standards.
• Support senior assemblers as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 years of aircraft or mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

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As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for regular preventative maintenance of equipment, robotics, facilities, and any other requested work needed by the team. This includes maximizing uptime through regular operation and observation of equipment and robotic work cells, including annotation of performance and metric collection. You will handle implementation of hardware change requests and maintenance requests, installation and assembly of new equipment, and support software researchers by manually resetting items in robotic work cells, resetting the safety system, and resolving intervention requests. Additionally, you will maintain documentation of work performed and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to resolve malfunctioning equipment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Software
• Maintain a strong understanding of System architecture    
• Need to be able to use SW provided by supplier / manufacturer to monitor the health of the robots.
• Hardware    
• Will need to be able to read mechanical and electrical diagrams    
• Will need to trouble shoot robots and mechatronics systems when having physical problems    
• Will need to preform Mechanical, Electronic, Motion control and Power systems maintenance and integration    
• Must be able to install, maintain, and troubleshoot various actuators and sensors in robotic systems
• Need to be able to work with power tools to preform repairs on versus types of robots    
• Will be expected to help build various obstacles and structures as needed for testing and development

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of experience working in a robotics or automation environment
• 2-3+ years Experience with maintenance, repair and modification of systems
• Inventory and spare parts organization and documentation experience
• Part ordering experience
• Team player being able to wear multiple hats and help the team as need
• Must be able to prioritize work in the most efficient and effective way possible
• Experience working with suppliers to create diagnostic
• Testing and validation experience
• Experience implementing / maintaining maintenance and repair processes and ensuring they are well documented and tracked.

Salary Range:  

• $100,000 - $115,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

About the Team:

The Systems Engineering team ensures that Terran R comes together as a cohesive, high-performing, and scalable system. Within the department, one team focuses on building tools and processes to manage requirements, track decisions, and identify and mitigate risk - enabling faster, more informed development across the program. Engineers work across domains to understand complex problems, identify solutions, and implement them – all with deep technical knowledge, not just documentation. The other team focuses on the vehicle itself, working across teams to ensure all subsystems of Terran R function together as intended, burning down technical risk, and driving informed decisions at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle. Engineers are empowered to lead high-impact efforts, from major test campaigns to console operations during launch, and are trusted to drive improvements across fluids, structures, avionics, and more. Regardless of which team you’re on, you’ll be part of a high-visibility, high-impact department at a pivotal moment in the program, where decisions made today on trades, architecture, and process will shape not just the first launch, but the long-term trajectory of Relativity.

About the Role:

The Vehicle Build team at Relativity Space is a small, dynamic group within the Vehicle Engineering organization, specializing in cross-functional vehicle development, designing for operability, defining Concept of Operations for downstream work centers, and determining vehicle verification activities. Our team acts as the engineering focal point throughout the vehicle's lifecycle, ensuring consistency in the vehicle build process. We manage upstream and downstream impacts, excel at addressing complex problems, and solving new build challenges. Our group solves for balance between performance, launch/build rate, and reliability. This involves determining requirements, verification events, tools, guidance, and processes, all with operability at the forefront. On this team, you'll collaborate with every function across the company to help design, build, test, fly, recover, and reuse Terran R. You will: 

• Balance technical, cost, and schedule constraints; weighing options, investigating scenarios, and proposing solutions
• Owning the scope of verification activities for Integration, test, and launch site checkouts
• Following the vehicle through its life cycle to ensure consistency in quality and process
• Drive systems through qualification, acceptance, and hotfire test campaigns by writing/reviewing test objectives, test matrices, and test plans
• Enable manufacturing teams to scale by owning specific off-nominal work scope
• Ability to travel to our test & launch sites and may additionally require shifted schedules or weekend work for critical milestones

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering 
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Technical aptitude and basic understanding of all functional disciplines (Mechanical, Fluids, and Avionics)

Nice to haves but not required: 

• Graduate degree in engineering or related field
• Experience with aerospace ERP systems and writing technical planning
• Proven experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of complex aerospace systems
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical problems into simple concepts for a broader audience
• Leadership or coordination experience in a multidisciplinary engineering project and demonstrated ability to lead by influence and collaborate with technical owners

This is a hybrid role that will sit out of our San Francisco office. Hybrid in-office Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week. 

About the Role

We are looking for a builder to help lead our ‘AI for Work’ efforts. Together with the Director of AI Strategy and Enablement, you will build the internal AI infrastructure that makes our teams more efficient. That means building, evaluating vendors, and continuously evolving the AI systems our teams run on with the goal of maximizing every person's efficiency and scaling our ability to deploy agents across the business. You will embed directly within business functions across the organization, deeply understand how teams operate today, and fundamentally reimagine how they should operate tomorrow. This is not about bolting automation onto existing processes; it's about redesigning how work gets done with agentic tooling transforming (and eliminating) workflows. You will partner with leaders across the business to surface high-impact opportunities, architect intelligent solutions, and deliver measurable gains in productivity, output quality, and the experiences we deliver to our employees. You will define what "AI-native operations" looks like inside Taskrabbit. 

As the AI Productivity and Business Automation Lead, you will also own a critical role in scouting, evaluating, testing, and piloting third-party AI tools to unlock significant productivity gains across Taskrabbit. You’ll work closely with the Director of AI Strategy and Enablement and functional leads to map high-value process bottlenecks and identify AI solutions. You’ll also help create structured experiments and pilot programs that demonstrate measurable business impact. In addition, you’ll help bring cutting-edge AI technology into practical application, supporting implementation and tracking success to drive our AI Strategic Plan. 

You will be responsible for "mining" the business for efficiency opportunities while simultaneously helping to build the centralized orchestration layer that ensures our enterprise AI spend is governed, consistent, and scalable. This is a high-impact IC role designed for a "scrappy builder" who thrives on turning internal complexity into streamlined, automated excellence. 

What You Will Do: 

• Partner multiple functional leaders to define new standards for how teams operate in an AI-augmented environment. Reporting to the Director of AI Strategy and Enablement, you will establish the "AI-first" baseline for daily execution, ensuring that ways of working are clearly defined and consistent across all non-engineering functions. 
• Conduct structured discovery, shadowing teams, interviewing stakeholders, and mapping end-to-end processes, to identify where AI can eliminate, redesign, or dramatically accelerate work 
• Embed within internal business functions to develop a deep, firsthand understanding of current workflows, pain points, and decision-making processes to map high-value process bottlenecks. 
• Reimagine workflows from first principles rather than automating existing steps; challenge assumptions about what requires human involvement and what doesn't
• Design, build, and deploy AI-powered automations, agents, and internal tools that reduce time spent on repetitive, low-value-add tasks while improving the quality and consistency of outputs 
• Integrate large language models, agentic frameworks, and automation platforms into internal workflows with appropriate guardrails, error handling, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints
• Measure everything: establish baselines before intervention, track adoption and usage patterns post-deployment, and quantify productivity impact in terms of hours saved, error rates reduced, and cycle times compressed 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to functional leaders on what AI can and cannot do for their teams; translate business problems into technical solutions and technical constraints into business language 
• Stay abreast of the rapidly evolving AI tooling landscape (e.g., LLM capabilities, orchestration frameworks, RPA-to-AI convergence, no-code/low-code platforms) and calibrate our internal stack accordingly 
• Build reusable patterns, templates, and playbooks so that successful automations in one function can be adapted and scaled across others 
• Collaborate closely with the engineering and product organizations to ensure internal automation efforts align with our broader technology strategy and do not create shadow IT risk 
• Help to define the framework for evaluating the success and health of our workforce transformation. You will determine the key signals that demonstrate progress, partnering with Finance and Data Science to ensure that operational shifts deliver validated value to Taskrabbit. 
• You will focus on moving beyond tool adoption to fundamental change, ensuring our teams are positioned to focus on high-value, high-judgment work that drives enterprise performance. 
• Beyond individual projects, you will focus on helping to build the mindset and capability for teams to lead their own evolution. You will create the models that allow the organization to stay agile, ensuring the workforce can continuously adapt as technology and market conditions change. 

Skills Required: 

• Educational Foundation: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a comparable technical field, with demonstrated interest in Business Analytics, Finance, Data Science, applied AI, or related disciplines. 
• Experience: You bring 5+ years of professional experience, including 1–2 years of direct, relevant experience in AI, data, or analytics-driven roles. 
• GenAI Fluency: You have hands-on experience with generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude) through professional, academic, or personal projects, with a strong understanding of concepts such as state management and prompt versioning. 
• AI & ML Knowledge: You possess a solid understanding of AI technologies and machine learning concepts, and can apply them effectively in business contexts.
• Analytical Thinking: You demonstrate a strong analytical mindset, with the ability to design experiments, interpret metrics, and distinguish meaningful signals from noise.
• Communication Skills: You communicate clearly and concisely, translating complex technical insights into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ownership & Drive: You exhibit curiosity, a bias for action, and a strong sense of ownership in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. 
• Hands-on Builder Mindset: You are a scrappy, execution-oriented builder who can take ideas from stakeholders and independently develop working agentic workflows without relying on external engineering resources. 
• Business Acumen: You translate complex AI capabilities into clear business value, articulating ROI and impact for diverse stakeholders. 
• Operational Excellence: You bring rigor to operations, including managing vendor relationships, forecasting technical costs (e.g., token usage), and maintaining system reliability and SLAs. 
• Strategic AI Perspective: You stay current with rapid advancements in AI (e.g., LLMs, agents), proactively identifying implications for business and workforce transformation. You effectively bridge the gap between what is technically possible and what is practically scalable. 
• Leadership & Influence: You are a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can lead high-stakes discussions with senior leaders, using structured thinking and compelling storytelling to drive alignment and change. 
• Impact Orientation: You are deeply data-driven, partnering effectively with Finance and Data Science to define success metrics and ensure initiatives deliver measurable productivity gains and business impact. 
• Continuous Learning: You demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, staying ahead of emerging technologies to ensure long-term organizational readiness.

Compensation & Benefits: 

At Taskrabbit, our approach to compensation is designed to be competitive, transparent, and equitable. Total compensation consists of base pay + bonus + benefits + perks. The base pay range for this position is $192,000 - $250,000. This range is representative of base pay only, and does not include any other total cash compensation amounts, such as company bonus or benefits. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, geography, and level.

Who We Are:

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.
 
Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.
 
Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.
 
Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Quality Inspector at Inversion, you will serve as a critical line of defense in ensuring that every component, assembly, and system we build meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and precision. You will perform dimensional and geometric inspections on metallic and non-metallic aerospace parts using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), laser tracking machines, and other similar tools. You will interpret complex engineering drawings and apply a deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to verify first-article, in-process, and final inspection requirements. You will be responsible for creating and reviewing Inspection Plans, First Article Inspection Reports per AS9102, and Non-Conformance Reports. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, design engineers, internal manufacturing teams, and external suppliers to disposition discrepant hardware, drive root cause and corrective action, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will also contribute to the development and refinement of inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation to support our growing production cadence. From incoming inspection through final acceptance, your attention to detail and technical expertise will directly underpin the reliability and mission success of Inversion’s flight hardware.

This role reports to the Director of Manufacturing

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency operating and programming CMM equipment, including Brown & Sharpe PC-DMIS systems, Portable CMM platforms, FARO arm, and Leica laser tracker systems utilizing Verisurf software.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, and inspection criteria for complex machined and assembly components.
• Experience inspecting precision machined aerospace hardware and assemblies utilizing conventional inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and related metrology equipment.
• Hands-on experience creating and executing inspection programs and supporting source inspections with aerospace customers.
• Experience preparing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems, internal audit support, and quality process compliance.
• Experience reviewing and processing nonconformances in collaboration with MRB teams.
• Familiarity with FAA regulatory requirements, including 8130-3 documentation, PMA supplements, and conformity inspections.
• Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail and traceability requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and customer representatives in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• FAA DMIR and/or ODA Unit Member (UM) experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Boeing, commercial airline, military, or spaceflight programs.
• Experience supporting source inspections and direct customer interface activities.
• Background performing conformity inspections for static and dynamic aerospace test programs, including 16G sled testing and occupant injury test setups.
• Experience supporting internal quality audits and maintaining QMS procedures.
• Familiarity with export compliance requirements, bilateral agreements, and FAA Dynamic Regulatory System processes.
• Experience in both receiving inspection and final inspection environments.
• Exposure to portable metrology systems, laser tracking, and advanced inspection technologies.
• Experience working in high-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing environments with tight quality and delivery requirements.

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

_{The California annual base salary for this role is currently $46 - 58 an hour.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.} 

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Drones team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer who is early in their career and wants to join our rapidly growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for our advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt, Ghost, Anvil, and future autonomous platforms.

As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about drone technology and high-rate production. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide daily sustaining support to ensure each product line performs as intended, including real-time problem-solving related to mechanical fitment issues, electrical and harnessing issues, as well as software and firmware issues.
• Work with design engineers during the development process to drive design for manufacturing best practices into the design effort, and help facilitate the transition from design to prototype to rate production.
• Work hand in hand with the broader production team to solve complex issues to ensure customer demand is met.
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase).
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in a technical field such as engineering or manufacturing
• 1+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
• Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• Experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.)
• A genuine interest in manufacturing, thirst for learning, and high degree of ownership
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building successful production operations from scratch, often working with very little definition
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience or proven competency in mechanical system design and analysis
• Ownership of a complex bill of materials for an electromechanical product
• Interesting work on personal or extracurricular project is a plus.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly and integration of mechanical and/or electrical components. If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Follow detailed blueprints, schematics, and instructions to assemble products or systems
• Use various hand tools and power tools to put components together
• Combine different subsystems or components into a larger, functioning system
• Ensure compatibility and proper communication between integrated components
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encountered
• Follow safety protocols and procedures in the workplace
• Possibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting (aerospace, electronics, or medical industry is preferred) performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
• Proficient with common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes or specialized test equipment
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications)
• Able to read a wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with many aspects of aircraft or ground systems fabrication, repair, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, integration, composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test
• Mechanically assemble complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components involving hand soldering and component fabrication
• Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks
• Experience with common air-frame construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.
• Prior hands-on experience with kit, model, or experimental aircraft builds
• Electronic box assembly troubleshooting, and writing detailed issue tickets for failures
• Running functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes
• Testing and running RF systems
• Troubleshoot extensively
• Loading firmware onto integrated digital systems
• Running LabView scripts
• PCBA integration and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Assist with kitting products, as needed
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Math, Hard Science, Business, etc.)
• Holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or has similar training
• Forklift certification

US Hourly Range

Production Technician/Level 1: $23 - $34/hour
Production Technician/Level 2: $25 - $38/hour
Production Technician/Level 3: $29 - $43/hour

Your job level will be tailored to your individual qualifications, including your job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Setup, execute and analyze test experiments per test procedures and record findings into test records.
• Perform regression testing of software baselines in lab environment.
• Collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot and root cause production related issues.
• Update existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, and coverage per engineering instructions.
• Maintenance and calibration of electrical and/or mechanical test equipment.
• Document test plans, user instructions and manuals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Travel to test sites and external laboratories as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of electronics testing experience in an R&D environment.
• Familiarity with product development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensors.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generator, power meters.
• Strong root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proficient at troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronics and integrated circuits to the component level.
• Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD and other assembly and inspection standards.
• Experience with equipment calibration and metrology.
• Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing.
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields.
• Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing technologies, processes, and materials for cutting-edge defense hardware. The team is developing deployable static and moving surfaces, undersea and sea to air vehicles, and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Machinist to join the team, working in a cutting-edge production environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in maritime manufacturing. You will play a key role in delivering our products to our customers by working hands-on with our engineering team on a multi-disciplinary workflow. This role will include fabricating high-quality parts in a cutting-edge machine shop as well as building assemblies to support the production floor.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models.
• Set-up/operate CNC multi-axis cutting machines (3/4/5 axis mills, lathes, and mill-turns).
• Design/spec out and implement various work holding and fixture methods.
• Troubleshoot issues and make adjustments during the manufacturing process.
• Perform quality control both during and at completion of the manufacturing process.
• Help lead the organization, machine maintenance and cleanliness of the work area.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years experience as a machinist/operator.
• Experience with CAD software like Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
• Experience with 3/4/5 axis milling machines and lathes.
• Experience with Fanuc and Siemens controls
• High level of familiarity with various alloys, metals, plastics, etc.
• High level of tooling and fixture experience.
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient in using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, protractors, tape measures).
• Can own the completion of an assigned manufacturing project from start to finish.
• Ability to flex between R&D fabrication and production tasks.
• Able and willing to jump in on production assembly integration tasks as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience integrating mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working with exotic materials like Inconel, Monel, Titanium, and HY-80).
• General metal fabrication experience (cutting, forming, welding).
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification or ability to obtain.
• CMM/measurement arm experience (Hexagon, Faro).
• Experience using CAM software.
• Prior work with architecture and infrastructure engineering partners and/or general contractors to build, improve or modify machining systems
• Hobbyist fabricator, welder, builder.

Who we are

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

We're looking for a Supply Chain Planner to own our demand & supply planning process as we scale drone production. You'll run monthly cross-functional Sales & Operations reviews, weekly clear-to-build sessions, and work directly with sourcing and manufacturing teams to ensure our supply chain moves at startup speed. This role requires hands-on experience managing demand forecasting, planned order execution, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly Sales & Operations Demand and Supply Reviews with cross-functional teams including BD/Contracts, Planning, Production, and Engineering to align forecasts and secure spend approvals
• Own weekly clear-to-build sessions with Purchasing across Air, Ground, and Kits/Accessories product lines to maintain procurement velocity and prevent supply bottlenecks
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Sourcing to ensure accurate MBOM releases, maintain master data for new parts, and optimize make-versus-buy decisions
• Drive demand forecasting accuracy and planned order releases while identifying supply chain risks 6+ months out to support rapid production scaling
• Manage supply planning for products from low rate initial production through full rate production, ensuring supply chain readiness supports startup growth without traditional bureaucratic delays

You should have the following

• 5+ years supply chain planning experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments with cross-functional team leadership and procurement decision-making authority
• Hands-on experience running demand/supply review processes, clear-to-build sessions, and managing procurement from forecasting through order release
• Comprehensive understanding of MBOM management, make-versus-buy analysis, and direct experience working closely with engineering teams on bill of materials accuracy
• Proven track record managing supply chain scaling from low-rate initial production through high-volume manufacturing in fast-growth companies
• Experience with master data management including supplier qualification, lead time analysis, and tiered pricing structures for complex assemblies
• Strong background in demand forecasting, risk identification, and supply chain planning in industries with long lead times and complex supply chains
• Ability to work effectively in startup environments with lightweight processes while maintaining accuracy and accountability for procurement spend
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent supply chain experience

Nice to have

• Defense industry experience with ITAR compliance, DPAS-rated contracts, and supply chain security requirements for sensitive manufacturing programs
• Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms for demand planning and supply management in manufacturing environments
• Background in aerospace, robotics, or electro-mechanical assembly supply chains with complex multi-level BOMs and long-lead specialty components
• Previous startup or high-growth company experience managing supply chain through rapid scaling phases and organizational changes
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience with process optimization and waste reduction in production environments

US Salary Range

$80,000 - $160,000 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 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 considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About the Role
As a Senior Research Associate Scientist in the Protein Engineering group, you will be a crucial member of our interdisciplinary team, comprising highly creative and talented individuals with exceptional expertise in protein characterization and engineering. This group is responsible for enabling AI drug discovery efforts and optimizing lead molecules. You will work collaboratively with protein designers, biologists, and other drug discovery team members.

We’re looking for an extraordinary library builder who can design, generate and scale complex DNA assemblies for our protein engineering and display teams. This role requires extensive experience with combinatorial, designed and naive library building with the relevant microbiological and protein level expertise to express & qualify them once built. This hands-on role is best for someone who can keep NGS, protein biochemistry, and DNA assembly needs in mind when building complex libraries at speed. 

About You
You are an enthusiastic protein biochemist who takes pride in your bench execution skills. Your passion lies in display technology, drug discovery and developing novel treatments for patients. You are conscientious, detail-oriented, and organized. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where pushing the boundaries of what is possible is the norm.

What You'll Do and Learn

• Design and apply multiple innovative selection techniques utilizing synthetic libraries, like phage, yeast display, and mammalian display. 
• Utilize FACS sorting, plate-based screening, and NGS to identify binders.
• Setup and use automation to further rank leads for affinity and function. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot protein reagents. 
• Train and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments, protocols, and results in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and present scientific findings at research meetings. Provide scientific input and propose follow-up experiments.
• Collaborate and communicate across diverse research teams to successfully achieve scientific goals.
• Contribute to scientific publications, patents, and presentations to disseminate research findings both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science or master degree in Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry, or related fields with 5+ years of industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience with yeast display system and library building.
• Cloning complex assemblies with multi-part golden gate, gibson, and other techniques
• Experience with DNA synthesis CROs.
• High proficiency in yeast display to protein targets, soluble and membrane.
• Proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques, such as DNA extraction, PCR, enzymatic DNA treatments and library preparation QC for NGS..
• Mammalian tissue culture.
• Antibody engineering and discovery experience.
• Flow cytometry experience (both analytical and sorting). 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, fostering cooperation and knowledge-sharing among team members.
• Experience using LIMS and Benchling systems.

Nice to have Skill(s)

• Experience in protein purification techniques (including affinity, ion exchange, HIC, SEC) and in chromatography hardware and software (Cytiva AKTA, Agilent HPLC).
  
  

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants. We offer a competitive package that includes base salary, bonus, and equity.  The base pay range for this position is expected to be $110,000 - $138,000 annually; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the market, job-related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience.

Xaira Therapeutics an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that our strength is in our differences. Our goal to build a diverse and inclusive team began on day one, and it will never end.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Xaira Therapeutics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or employees. Xaira Therapeutics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About The Team

As part of the mission at Archer, we’re scaling production of our cutting-edge Electric Propulsion System (EPS) — the heart of our eVTOL aircraft. EPS comprises the Electric Motor, Inverter and Propeller assemblies and represents one of the most technically demanding, highly automated manufacturing systems in our factory.

We’re looking for a Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer to bridge the gap between design and high-volume production. We are specifically seeking an expert in Battery/HVPS (High Voltage Power Supply) assemblies, though we are also eager to speak with leaders experienced in Electric Drive Units (EDU) or EPS systems. If you have a track record of scaling capacity through strategic CapEx and continuous improvement, we want you to help us build world-class hardware from the ground up.

What You’ll Do:

• Build & Mentor a High-Performing Team: Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering squad, providing technical mentorship to a team ranging from Associate to Senior Engineers
• Scale World-Class Infrastructure: Own the full lifecycle of major CapEx projects, from initial factory layout and equipment sourcing to final commissioning and handover
• Drive Technical Excellence: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Battery/HVPS assembly or Electric Drive Units (EDU), overseeing complex processes such as stator manufacturing, gearbox assembly, and End-of-Line (EOL) testing
• Bridge Design & Production: Lead the transition from concept to high-volume manufacturing, maintaining the agility to design production lines "at risk" while product specifications are still being finalized
• Optimize for "Automotive Pulse": Thrive in a high-pressure, high-cadence environment where you’ll solve complex continuous improvement challenges to support aggressive production targets
• Strategic Resource Management: Manage vendor relationships and internal stakeholders to ensure capacity increases stay on track, on budget, and ahead of the technology curve.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
• Powertrain Expertise: 7+ years of experience in EV or Aerospace manufacturing, with deep technical knowledge of Battery/HVPS assembly or Electric Drive Units (EDU) including stator, rotor, or gearbox production
• CapEx Ownership: Proven track record of managing large-scale projects ($10M+), driving the entire lifecycle from equipment specification and commissioning to full-scale production handover.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience leading and developing multi-level engineering teams (Associate to Senior), with the ability to foster technical growth in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Technical Agility: Ability to work "at risk," designing and de-risking complex production lines while product designs are still being finalized in a concurrent engineering cycle
• Automation & Systems: Proficiency in NX/AutoCAD and PLM/MES systems, with hands-on experience in industrial automation (robotics, PLCs, gantries)
• Operational Rigor: Strong foundation in GD&T, SPC, and structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D, or 5 Whys) to optimize OEE and develop predictive maintenance programs
• High-Cadence Mindset: A "Tesla-speed" approach to manufacturing—thriving in high-pressure environments where you must translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable results
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Bonus Qualifications:

• Specialized Testing: Direct experience with Dyno testing, high-voltage battery safety validation, or advanced EOL diagnostic systems
• Industrial Automation Mastery: Expertise in programming or architecting high-speed automated assembly lines involving multi-axis robotics and vision systems
• Regulatory & Quality Standards: Familiarity with aircraft conformity, configuration management, or IATF 16949/AS9100 quality frameworks
• Advanced CAD/Sim: Expert-level proficiency in NX for factory layout and experience using simulation tools to model line throughput and bottlenecks

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $182,500 - $228,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Who We Are:  

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.
 
Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.
 
Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.
 
Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Avionics Electromechanical Technician, you will play a critical hands-on role in bringing Inversion's avionics systems from design to reality. Working with minimal supervision, you will lead the ground-up assembly of flight and development hardware, integrating PCBAs, connectors, harnessing, thermal interfaces, fasteners, and enclosures while independently interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.

You will operate at the intersection of rapid R&D prototyping and rigorous production manufacturing, requiring agility to shift between scrappy, fast-iteration development builds and disciplined, process-driven flight hardware production. You'll partner with design engineers to quickly build and test new concepts with real-time feedback, then transition to implementing robust manufacturing processes with strict configuration control—all while keeping a foot in the R&D world.

Your expertise in PCBA rework and inspection per IPC-A-610 and J-STD-0001 standards ensures every unit meets flight-readiness requirements. Beyond assembly, you'll shape manufacturing excellence by creating Process Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and documentation that define how avionics are built at Inversion. You will serve as the key technical bridge between engineering intent and manufacturing execution, rapidly troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements to ensure cutting-edge designs meet the rigorous standards required for flight hardware.

This role reports to the Director of Engineering, Avionics.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED. 

• 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in both PCBA rework and electromechanical assembly

• Strong mechanical assembly skills, including torque tools, bonding, and integration of electronics into enclosures or chassis

• Comfortable reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation

• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing.

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; capable of documenting build issues clearly and contributing to root cause investigations

• Professional experience in debugging and conducting basic electrical tests. 

• Track record of attention to detail, good craftsmanship, and taking pride in your work. 

• Track record of safe work habits. 

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted. 

• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces. 

• Ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required. 

• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.

• Ability to pass vision/color requirements per NASA-STD-8739.6B Section 5.7.6

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with standards like IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739, or equivalent aerospace wiring quality programs.

• Experience with aerospace or space-grade harness manufacturing and vehicle hardware.

• Familiarity with running HiPot tests and developing test procedures.

• Experience with traceability and build documentation systems (MES, ERP) - Manufacturo, Eplison3, Ion, First Resance, or equivalent.

• Experience assembling test racks, HITL testbeds, or equivalent test systems.

• Experience supporting avionics qualification campaigns and testing (shock, vibe, thermal cycle)

• Proficient in aerospace PCBA hand soldering and rework to IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 Class 3 and IPC-7711/7721 standards (or NASA-STD-8739), including fine-pitch SMT and through-hole repair.

• Cleanroom, ESD, and FOD compliance experience.

• Startup experience and strong team player.

The California annual base wage for this role is currently $47.00 - $61.00 per hour.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.  

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

Team Description:

The Next Gen team at Neuralink is developing the next generation of brain-computer interfaces. We are laying the groundwork for intuitive, high-dimensional, and bidirectional interfaces between brains and machines, with the goal of helping people challenged by a variety of neurological disorders and conditions. Our team consists of scientists and engineers, working closely together to define the engineering requirements for these future products. As a Mechanical engineering Intern on this team you will contribute across a wide range of projects, from designing novel benchtop experiment setups to test the next generation of implants. Successful candidates will be highly adaptable, able to deploy their core technical and creative skills to tackle a wide range of problems, and have a keen sense of urgency.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will design and build versatile benchtop test setups for evaluating next-generation brain-computer interface (BCI) implants. These setups will enable rapid algorithm iteration and system level validation. You will collaborate closely with the Next-Gen team to define requirements and implement best practices for scalable, reusable test hardware. Specifically, you will:

• Design and build custom benchtop fixtures and electrical/mechanical assemblies to test implant prototypes and related hardware
• Develop setups that mimic neural environments, including spiking-activity emulators, saline or tissue-like baths, and controlled noise sources to replicate in-vivo signal conditions
• Establish and document SOPs for assembly, calibration, and routine testing to ensure repeatability and reliability
• Integrate electrical and mechanical components to support algorithm development, automated data collection, and noise characterization
• Collaborate across disciplines to translate experimental needs into robust solutions
• Iterate and generalize test platforms for future implant designs and evolving experimental requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field 6+ months of relevant academic coursework or project experience
• 9+ months of experience applying technical skills outside the classroom (e.g., personal projects, prior internships, or work experience)
• 1+ years of mechanical design experience
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience, including owning products from concept to production
• Familiarity with machining and rapid prototyping technologies
• Experience with electrical engineering, data acquisition modules

Team Description:

Join the Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink and be part of an elite and diverse team of materials engineers, chemists, and device engineers working on high-performance, biocompatible materials for the next-generation of brain-computer interfaces. We are looking for a materials/mechanical engineer capable of both building realistic mechanical models of material behaviors and performing  materials  testing  with in-house instrumentation. You will be an integral member of a small, fast-moving team with the opportunity to work closely with mechanical engineers and microfabrication experts on system integration and packaging solutions.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The Materials Intern will be contributing to the development of high-density, reliable neural interfaces that are at the ground level of brain-computer-interfaces. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in an environment where you will have direct impact on the next-gen product. The job responsibilities will include:

• Build, refine, and use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models to predict mechanical response, model material behavior under stress, and support material optimization.
• Use computational models to identify design weaknesses, optimize material selection and geometry, and reduce the need for physical prototyping.
• Evaluate and test the mechanical properties of implant materials under various adverse conditions to determine their performance and longevity.
• Operate high-precision testing instruments, including dynamic mechanical analyzers (DMA) and mechanical oscillators
• Assemble, calibrate, and operate components for Accelerated Lifetime Testing (ALT) systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design custom fixtures and develop high-throughput testing equipment, incorporating accelerated aging and mechanical fatigue testing.

Required Qualifications: 

• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, or building and calibrating test equipment.
• Experience with mechanical design (Solidworks or similar CAD software, etc).
• Familiarity with the scientific principles of  Finite Element Analysis (FEA) involved in analyzing mechanical tests.
• Experience with the standard mechanical testing equipment (tensile tester, DMA, etc), user interfaces and familiarity with associated test standards (ASTM, etc).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical testing.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Direct experience with FEA software (e.g., COMSOL, Abaqus, ANSYS) to model mechanical behavior.
• Experience with DMA, TMA, and/or other mechanical-related testing equipment.
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting lab instrumentation for mechanical, electrochemical analysis.
• Experience with instrument operational software in addition to hardware for mechanical testing equipment.

Pay Transparency:

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:

California Hourly Rate: 

$35/hr USD

Team Description:

For Neuralink's Information Technology team, the corporate environment is production. It is where our groundbreaking research and development takes place and hosts our assembly lines, neural recording training and processing, and many other functions. The team builds critical systems and processes that safely accelerate our progress along the company's critical path.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Neuralink is looking for a hands-on Network & Systems Engineer with deep expertise in data center design, build, and operations. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our compute and network infrastructure — from site buildout and hardware procurement through deployment, automation, and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate brings equal comfort on the data center floor and at the keyboard, thrives in a fast-paced high-stakes environment, and has a passion for building reliable, scalable systems from the ground up. The job responsibilities will include:

• Design, build, and operate data center environments including power infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators), cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling), and scalable racking solutions
• Procure, rack, cable, and commission server and network hardware; perform BIOS/firmware tuning and integration testing
• Own the full server lifecycle — from hardware selection and vendor coordination through deployment, maintenance, and decommission
• Administer and manage HPC clusters, storage systems, and high-speed networksAutomate server provisioning using PXE/HTTP boot, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet
• Administer Linux and Windows server environments including OS deployment, patching, and performance tuning
• Deploy, maintain, and monitor campus network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, and NAC; respond aggressively to incidents to maintain uptime
• Plan and coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades, and expansions; maintain 24/7 on-call readiness
• Ensure all systems comply with HIPAA, PII handling requirements, and applicable cybersecurity standards (ISO, NIST)
• Author and maintain documentation including network topology, systems design, runbooks, and SOPs
• Manage network and server hardware inventory

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and enterprise wireless technologies
• Experience building and supporting HPC or high-density compute environments: GPU clusters, high-performance storage, 
• Working knowledge of routing protocols and network technologies: BGP, OSPF, ECMP, eBPF, SFLOW, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP, ARP, CDP, LLDP
• Familiarity with DCIM tools and infrastructure monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)
• Experience with firewalls, SDWAN, and enterprise security technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Wave Division Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, GPON, and FTTH
• Familiarity with cluster resource managers (Slurm, LSF, PBS)
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V) and storage ecosystems (NAS/SAN, NFS/iSCSI)
• Exposure to real-time systems and industrial telemetry networks
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent data center certifications

Team Description:

The Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink develops and qualifies high-performance, biocompatible materials for next-generation brain-computer interfaces. The team owns material characterization, hermetic packaging reliability, accelerated lifetime testing, and predictive simulation for implantable neural devices. We operate at the intersection of physical testing and computational modeling, closing the loop between experiment and simulation to drive design decisions.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who owns the full simulation-to-test loop for implant mechanical reliability. This person will build explicit dynamics FEA models, design and run physical tests, calibrate material models against experimental data, and validate predictions. You will work closely with materials engineers, microfabrication, and cross-functional reliability teams to ensure the implant meets impact, fatigue, and seal integrity requirements.

• Build, refine, and validate explicit dynamics Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models (LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit) to predict mechanical response under high-strain-rate impact loading.
• Own the in-house mechanical testing pipeline end-to-end: design fixtures, prepare specimens, run tests (servo-hydraulic, drop tower, DIC), and correlate results to simulation using quantitative metrics (CORA, force-displacement overlay, DIC contour comparison).
• Translate physical test data into constitutive model inputs: calibrate material cards, optimize parameters, and deliver validated simulation files.
• Coordinate test projects (SHPB, DMA, abuse testing) and own data quality from external sources.
• Extend validated impact models to adjacent reliability domains: burst/cyclic pressure testing, vibration fatigue, and seal interface simulation.
• Support cross-functional reliability programs including thermal modeling, RH/leak modeling, and accelerated lifetime testing as needed

Required Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with explicit dynamics FEA (LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit, or similar) - not static/modal only.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical testing (tensile testers, DMA, servo-hydraulic frames, or similar equipment).
• Experience with polymer or composite material characterization, including rate-dependent and temperature-dependent behavior.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, or building and calibrating test equipment.
• Proficiency in mechanical design (SolidWorks or similar CAD software).
• Familiarity with relevant test standards (ASTM, IEC).
• Ability to work autonomously: define test plans, build fixtures, run tests, analyze data, and present conclusions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with high-strain-rate testing (SHPB, drop tower).
• Experience with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) or full-field strain measurement.
• Experience with constitutive model calibration and parameter optimization (fitting test data to LS-DYNA material cards such as MAT_SAMP-1, MAT_024, or cohesive zone models).
• Medical device or aerospace reliability background (DV/V&V, FDA regulatory context).
• Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience correlating simulation to physical test data using quantitative metrics (CORA, force-displacement overlay, DIC contour comparison).
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting lab instrumentation.

Team Description:

As part of the Surgery & Robot Hardware, the Robot Manufacturing Team is responsible for producing and scaling the precisely engineered robotic systems and custom hardware that enable our life-changing surgical procedures. Balancing immediate production needs with long-term scalability, we drive manufacturing innovation to ensure the safety, reliability, and high-quality execution of every surgical implant.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The Robot Manufacturing Intern will contribute directly to the production and scaling of Neuralink's advanced surgical robotic systems. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment, focusing on developing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the quality and reliability of critical hardware used in our surgical procedures

• Manufacturing Process Support: Assist the team in the assembly, testing, and documentation of robotic components and systems.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to existing manufacturing workflows to increase throughput, reduce errors, and enhance product quality.
• Documentation and Control: Help create and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with quality systems.
• Tooling and Fixture Design: Work on the design and fabrication of jigs, fixtures, and production aids to streamline assembly and inspection tasks.
• Quality Assurance: Perform in-process quality checks and contribute to failure analysis and root cause investigations for non-conforming materials or devices.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and report on manufacturing data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support data-driven decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely-related engineering field.
• Demonstrated passion and aptitude for hands-on technical work, manufacturing, or robotics, evidenced by relevant coursework, technical clubs, or personal projects.
• Strong foundational understanding of physics and mathematics relevant to engineering principles.
• Proven ability to be highly detail-oriented and organized in a high-precision environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for creating clear documentation and collaborating with a technical team.
• Must be able to commit to a full-time intern schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior hands-on experience in a manufacturing or lab environment related to robotics or high-precision assembly
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for designing production aids and tooling
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., medical device, ISO 13485) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation

Pay Transparency:

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:

California Hourly Range: 

$25.00/hr USD

Team Description:

The Brain Interfaces Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for the design, build, and testing of all mechanical systems in our implant and charger. Our team also develops test infrastructure to accelerate hardware development and manufacturing, designs electronics packaging for our charger and implant electronics, and creates tooling to interface the implant with the surgical robot.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will support the design and production of hardware solutions for our brain-computer interface devices, including components for surgical robotics, automation, microfabrication, and more. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects at various stages from concept through production, applying your mechanical engineering knowledge in the challenging field of brain-computer interfaces. Additionally, you will be expected to:

• Design, build, test, and validate systems for the implant and related hardware components
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and equipment to support in-house production
• Scope, design and iterate custom tooling and fixturing required for the implant assembly line
• Work with Quality, Electrical Engineering, BCI Software, Microfabrication, and Surgery Engineering to define system requirements, verification and validation tests, and more
• Adhere to aggressive project schedules and ensure timely completion from inception to implementation

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 6+ months of relevant academic coursework or project experience
• 9+ months of experience applying technical skills outside the classroom (e.g., personal projects, prior internships, or work experience)
• 1+ years of Mechanical Design experience
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience, including owning products from concept to production
• Familiarity with machining and rapid prototyping technologies
• Experience with precision design and manufacturing
• Exposure to medical device design and manufacturing

Team Description:

The Robot Optics Team is passionate about shaping the future of operating rooms. We are responsible for all optical engineering aspects of Neuralink surgeries, including working on our surgical robotics, supporting operating room equipment, and manufacturing custom consumables. The core device we work on is the robotic system that performs implant insertions. Key subsystems include 2D and 3D machine vision cameras, optical coherence tomography, and surgical site illuminators.

Our team oversees the entire product lifecycle of all optical subsystems across multiple robot versions, from ideation and design through production, testing, and maintenance. We also design hardware for producing and inspecting consumables, such as laser-machined needle cartridges. As we manufacture a significant portion of our hardware in-house, our core activities include bring-up testing, designing hardware acceptance testers, and overseeing manufacturing processes. 

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Robot Optics Intern at Neuralink, you will build, characterize, and calibrate optical and optomechanical systems used directly in our surgical robots and associated consumables manufacturing systems. These systems are responsible for everything from sub-micron conventional imaging to laser scanning imaging to non-imaging optical power delivery. In this role, you will be expected to:

• Design and simulate optical imaging systems
• Test, verify, and maintain vision systems in robots
• Repair and troubleshoot existing optical subassemblies
• Test and verify optics consumables
• Develop image acquisition and processing software
• Conduct preliminary tests of new imaging technologies for robotic surgeries
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate and implement process improvements
• Prepare relevant documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for robot optics

Required Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basic optics fundamentals such as aberrations, transmission/reflection, light polarization, Gaussian beams, etc.
• Experience with visible and IR optical equipment (e.g., fiber splicers, light sources, beam profilers, power meters, resolution targets)
• 1+ years of optical engineering experience, including simulation and design of optics in Zemax or equivalent software
• 1+ years of relevant industrial experience with assembly, precision alignment, and integration of complex optomechanical systems
• 1+ years of experience with benchtop testing, performance characterization, and metrology benchmarking of optical systems
• Experience documenting and following procedures in the optical design pipeline (e.g., assembly, characterization, verification) with a high level of detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Education in an engineering-related field
• Experience with data analysis and image processing
• Experience with optics alignment and optics bench testing
• Experience with fiber optics fabrication
• Mechanical engineering and CAD skills
• Experience with optical simulation and design software (e.g., Zemax, CodeV, OSLO, LightTools)
  

Additional Requirements and Competencies:

• Ability to travel to and work in Fremont, CA
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail
• Software engineering experience in developing scripts for instrument testing
• Comfortable working in laboratory and vivarium environments as needed

Team Description:

The Robot Manufacturing Software team allows Neuralink to build neurosurgical robots at a scale that has never been done before. Every robot that ships was tracked, assembled, calibrated, and verified through the software you'll build. This is the backbone of how we scale from early production to meeting real clinical demand.

We're a small, tightly knit team - and this role is the first dedicated owner of the robot manufacturing software stack. As the company scales, so will the complexity, and you'll be the one designing and building the systems that make all of that possible.

We operate as a tight, high-trust team. You'll have direct ownership and the autonomy to solve hard problems, but also high expectations.

We're moving fast to meet clinical demand and keep up with deployments. 60-hour weeks are not uncommon, and there are stretches where the pace is high. This isn't for everyone.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Software Engineer on the Robot Manufacturing Team,  you'll work directly with robot engineers and surgical engineers to understand what they need, then build it. You won't be handed a spec doc from a product manager three layers removed from the problem. 

Some days you're heads-down writing code all day. On another day, you might spend a morning pairing with a robot engineer to understand a new calibration process, then spend the afternoon building the tracking system for it. The constant is that you're close to the problem and shipping solutions quickly. Projects you will work on: 

• Inventory and warehouse management systems that track every component going into a neurosurgical robot - from raw materials through final assembly
• Lifecycle management software that engineers use to build, calibrate, verify, and maintain robots throughout their entire lifespan
• Whatever else needs building. The scope of problems here is wide and constantly evolving. You'll have real ownership over the direction this stack grows

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrated work experience
• Strong full-stack engineering skills. Our stack is Ruby on Rails and React/TypeScript, but we care more about your ability to learn and ship than your resume matching our package.json
• You've built software that real people use
• You can talk to users, understand their problems, and translate that into well-built software. This role is deeply collaborative
• You take ownership. When your software breaks on the floor, you fix it
• You're comfortable with ambiguity. Manufacturing at this scale hasn't been done before for this kind of device

About The Team

At Archer’s Production Realization Lab, we build the electromechanical infrastructure that makes flight possible. From megawatt-scale dynamometers, complex electrical test stands to bespoke mechanical test equipment from concept to reality.

We are seeking a Staff Equipment Design Engineer to focus on the end-to-end design of specialized hardware for testing aircraft structural integrity and propulsion components. This isn't a "follow the manual" role. You’ll be designing mechanical test equipment from a blank sheet of paper to functional hardware, partnering closely with controls and electrical teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

What You’ll Do:

• End-to-End Ownership: Lead the development of aircraft subsystem test equipment from initial concept to customer acceptance
• Systems Integration & Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with Electrical and Controls Engineering to define equipment architecture and design
• Technical Rigor & Analysis: Execute high-level engineering analyses, including DFMEA and worst-case tolerance stacks, to ensure robust mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic designs that meet safety and reliability standards
• Project Leadership & Strategy: Manage project scope, budgets, and aggressive timelines, serving as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders while translating high-level functional requirements into actionable technical specifications
• Design Governance: Spearhead formal design reviews to ensure equipment exceeds performance expectations, and oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation packages, including training manuals and installation guides
• Technical Oversight & Commissioning: Provide expert mechanical support during equipment build and bring-up cycles, directing assembly technicians and troubleshooting complex hardware issues through to final site acceptance testing (SAT)

What You Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred) or equivalent
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in specialized test equipment or complex machine design
• Technical: Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) and GD&T, with a proven track record of managing large, complex assemblies and generating high-fidelity manufacturing documentation
• Advanced Engineering Analysis: Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles engineering, including FEA, CFD, and statistical tolerance analysis, to solve sophisticated machine design and structural challenges
• Full Lifecycle Commissioning: Extensive experience leading the bring-up, debugging, and continuous improvement of automated equipment, including the integration of data acquisition (DAQ) systems and sensors
• Strategic Communication: Exceptional ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive presentations, cross-functional design reviews, and comprehensive technical reports 
• Operational Agility: A self-starting mindset capable of maintaining rigorous organization and project momentum within a fast-paced, highly dynamic aerospace development environment
• Travel: Flexibility to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally to support vendor site visits, equipment installations, and final acceptance testing

Bonus Qualifications:

• Specialized Domain Expertise: Direct experience in the development of electric powertrain or component-level test equipment
• Advanced PLM Ecosystems: Deep proficiency in NX CAD within a Teamcenter environment
• Full-Scale Project Execution: Proven success managing the complete lifecycle of custom automation or test cells, from initial white-sheet concepting through to final site acceptance and factory integration
• Hands-on Technical Depth: Practical "wrench-heavy" experience in the physical assembly of complex mechanical and electrical systems, allowing for more intuitive and manufacturable design decisions (DFM/DFA)
• Modern Tool-stack: Advanced proficiency in collaborative project management and documentation tools such as Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace to drive team efficiency

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $172,800 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

About the Role >>> Submission Content Manager, Regulatory Operations 

The Submission Content Manager plays a critical role within Regulatory Operations by preparing regulatory submission documents for final publishing and delivery to global health authorities. This position ensures that all documents meet technical, formatting, and eCTD (Electronic Common Technical Document) requirements prior to formal submission. The role partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Writing, CMC, Nonclinical, and Clinical teams to ensure high-quality, compliant, and timely regulatory submissions (e.g., INDs, NDAs, MAAs, amendments). 

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience with document management and eCTD standards, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent submission activities in a fast-paced environment. 

This role is based out of either our Cambridge, Ma or San Francisco, Ca office and may require up to 15% travel. 

Your work will primarily encompass: 

Document Preparation & Formatting 

• Prepare and format submission-ready documents, including applying PDF standards, bookmarks, hyperlinks, headers/footers, and accessibility elements
• Ensure all documents meet technical standards (e.g., PDF/A compliance, OCR/searchability, file size limits)
• Verify that tracked changes, comments, draft watermarks, and metadata are removed before pre-publishing
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for the Starting Point templates and provide training, guidance, and support to cross-functional teams on how to use these templates effectively

 Submission Assembly Support 

• Assist Regulatory Operations staff in assembling and preparing eCTD sequences for publishing
• Coordinate with submission teams to confirm final document versions and readiness for publishing
• Track and document issues, risks, and deviations, escalating as appropriate
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Writing, CMC, Quality, and Clinical teams to ensure submission accuracy and completeness

Quality Control & Compliance 

• Perform technical QC checks on documents prior to publishing, ensuring formatting, structure, and completeness
• Develop publishing standards and guidelines in coordination with Regulatory Operations and Medical Writing 
• Ensure all pre-publishing activities comply with company SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and eCTD specifications

Ideal Candidate Profile >>>  

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role. 

Knowledge: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required 
• Knowledge and experience of eCTD submissions 
• Knowledge and experience with enterprise document management systems, preferably Veeva RIM 
• Knowledge and understanding of global industry standards, guidelines, and validation concepts, including eCTD format and registration tracking 
• Experience with StartingPoint eCTD templates or equivalent 

 Experience: 

• Minimum 3+ years pharmaceutical industry experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Operations or Medical Writing
• Demonstrated leadership skills while working in a fast paced and changing environment
• Experience in building and submission of NDA and life-cycle management is highly desirable

Attributes: 

• Displays strong proactive acumen and inclusive way of engagement to drive decision making, turnaround time improvement and effective ways of working 
• Influences the cross-functional team to adapt fit-for purpose solutions to meet the expected timelines 
• Ability to understand, analyze and develop recommendations from multiple complex sources such as scientific and operational perspectives  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent negotiation and organizational skills 

The base pay range for this position is expected to be $145,000 - $155,000 annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits. 

#LI-CK1

Vast is looking for a Integration Engineer, Avionics Test, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Integration, to support the development of the systems required for the  build and test of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position in our Long Beach location. 

As a Integration Test Engineer, you will develop creative solutions to complex assembly and production problems. You will play a critical role in our development and production teams for identifying and defining test processes and plans and then executing. Your input will be vital in transitioning the space station from design to a built and tested station ready to host humans in space.

Responsibilities: 

• Plan, schedule, prepare, coordinate, direct, and exercise functional authority for completion of tests.
• Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow.
• Collaborate with the distributed engineering organizations to define and manage test plans, requirements, and schedules.
• Ensure integration procedures are continuously evolving to reflect the most efficient assembly practices.
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery.
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex production issues.
• Act as test director and provide status updates and run handoff and other tagups.
• Document and provide resolution to non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or similar field.
• Hands on hardware integration and testing experience.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with the build, assembly, integration, or test of complex assemblies and systems.
• Familiarity with Linux and Python environments.
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale.
• Experience planning and executing vehicle level system verifications, leak checks, or environmental tests.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Pay Range: 

• Integration Engineer II: $112,340 - $159,468
• Senior Integration Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552
• Staff Integration Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472

Vast is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer – Factory Systems & Rate Production, reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Own Haven-2 factory layout and production system architecture, including maintain authoritative, up-to-date floor plans and work center configurations, and lead future-state factory design to meet rate production requirements as the program scales
• Lead DFM/DFA reviews and manufacturing readiness activities from development through production, partnering directly with design engineering to optimize producibility, assembly efficiency, and transition readiness and representing Manufacturing Engineering in design reviews (PDR, CDR), manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR), and production readiness reviews (PRR)
• Define, implement, and own key performance metrics across all Haven-2 work centers including throughput, cycle time, first-pass yield, and capacity utilization and design the data infrastructure and reporting systems required to monitor, analyze, and act on production performance
• Lead structured continuous improvement programs using Lean, Six Sigma, and value stream design methodologies, conducting time and motion studies (MOST, Yamazumi), identifying bottlenecks, and implementing standardized, scalable solutions that measurably improve throughput and reduce cycle time
• Develop and maintain the full suite of manufacturing documentation, including process plans, routings, standard work, and work instructions ensuring consistency, repeatability, and compliance with AS9100 and applicable aerospace workmanship standards
• Specify, qualify, and deploy tooling, fixtures, and production equipment, including coordinating custom tooling design to enable efficient, repeatable assembly of complex space hardware
• Drive process standardization across products, assemblies, and work centers, reducing variability and building the operational foundation necessary for sustainable rate scaling
• Lead process qualification and manufacturing readiness activities, including first article inspections (FAI), process validation, and AS9100 certification efforts acting as the primary manufacturing engineering project management resource for these initiatives
• Facilitate regular production performance reviews with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain leadership presenting data-driven analysis of throughput, efficiency, and rate performance, and leading corrective action on identified gaps
• Act as a hands-on systems-level problem solver on the manufacturing floor, bringing structured analytical rigor and practical engineering judgment to complex operational challenges
• Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with demonstrated results in throughput improvement, cycle time reduction, and process standardization
• Experience conducting time and motion analysis (MOST, Yamazumi, or equivalent) to establish standard work and quantify improvement opportunities
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation (process plans, routings, work instructions) in compliance with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems
• Strong data and analytics skills demonstrated ability to design manufacturing performance metrics, build dashboards, and drive decisions from production data using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or SQL
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience presenting manufacturing performance, risks, and strategies to engineering and operations leadership
• Proven project management capability across concurrent manufacturing initiatives with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) with quantified project results
• Direct experience with AS9100 certification, audits, or quality management system implementation in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
• Experience leading manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR), production readiness reviews (PRR), or first article inspections (FAI) for flight or high-reliability hardware programs
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Aligni) and experience leveraging them to improve production traceability and efficiency
• Proficiency with CAD or facility planning tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent) for factory layout and work center design
• Experience scaling production from low-rate initial production (LRIP) to high-rate production for complex aerospace or space hardware
• Familiarity with PFMEA, process validation, and quality planning methodologies applied to aerospace hardware manufacturing
• Advanced skills in manufacturing data visualization and analytics, including experience building integrated reporting systems from multiple production data sources

Pay Range: 

• Manufacturing Engineer II: $112,000 - $159,000
• Senior Manufacturing Engineer: $137,700 - $195,000
• Staff Manufacturing Engineer: $162,00 - $230,000

Vast has multiple Structures Manufacturing Engineer openings, reporting to the Manager of Structures Fabrication, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the build and inspection process for the assembly of the primary structure
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes, including: welding, trimming, shearing, rolling, bending, and more to meet all design and business requirements including safety, quality, efficiency and delivery
• Document and standardize welding and other processes and own the creation and modification of manufacturing planning/work instructions
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
• Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and implementation in a rapidly evolving production environment
• Resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions
• Help manufacturing and engineering teams to identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand
• Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time vehicle delivery to manifest

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Comparable STEM field
• One of the following:
• Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders to implement new manufacturing processes, products, or tools, (especially involving metallic assemblies), OR
• Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders to revise and improve existing manufacturing processes, products, or tools,(especially involving metallic assemblies)
• One of the following:
• Extensive manufacturing experience managing a product/product line across multiple work centers and/or departments, OR
• Extensive manufacturing experience managing multiple products/product lines within a single work center/department
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to address manufacturing non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Experience in a fast-paced development environment, especially development-to-production transitions for new products/projects

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with large-scale metal forming and/or welding processes (~Ø20 ft. assemblies)
• Experience with automated or semi-automated metal forming and/or welding processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding and metal forming/rolling
• Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to production in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Ranges:

• Manufacturing Engineer I: $86,100 - $122,220
• Manufacturing Engineer II: $112,340 - $159,468
• Senior Manufacturing Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552
• Staff Manufacturing Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472

Vast has multiple Tooling Engineer openings, reporting to the Senior Manager, Tooling, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Own the design, activation, and implementation, and support fabrication, of fixtures and tooling required for Haven-1 assembly, lifting, and handling.
• Work with Integration and Manufacturing to define vehicle integration flow, manufacturing process, concepts and tooling interfaces.
• Collaborate with vehicle engineering and production to define fixture and tooling specifications, qualification plans, and introduce to production.
• Perform mechanical analysis for spacecraft fixtures.
• Develop operation and maintenance plans for all test fixtures and tooling. Assist the facilities manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation as needed
• Manage schedule on assigned projects including critical next steps, deadlines, and outcome.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate meetings to identify new technologies and how they can be applied to Vast’s cutting edge applications.
• Develop, test, and implement tool improvements to yield time savings or tolerance improvements.
• Coordinate tooling modifications related to part, production, or other changes.
• Work closely with engineering stakeholders and technicians to solve production-related issues. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• Experience with GD&T.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive tooling.
• 5+ years of experience in NX or other 3D CAD packages.
• Hands-on experience with handling, lifting, or building large, complex assemblies.
• Knowledge of project planning and execution practices, including logic-linked schedule management.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with work orders and assembly instructions.
• Design of pneumatic, electrical, or hydraulic motion systems.
• Critical lifting and break overs fixtures.
• Integration tooling design.
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range: 

• Tooling Engineer II $112,340 - $159,468
• Senior Tooling Engineer $137,760 - $195,552
• Staff Tooling Engineer $162,360 - $230,472

Vast is looking for an Integration Technician, 2nd Shift, reporting to the Supervisor, Integration, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Shift: 2nd shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm PST

Responsibilities: 

• Assemble, install, and test flight hardware
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
• Hands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
• Perform high pressure pneumatic testing
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Use various mechanical tools without instruction
• Collaborate with production engineers and quality personnel to develop and document activities
• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD best practices
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, and/or installation

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments
• Experience in the assembly and testing of propulsion systems, avionic components, and harnesses
• FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
• NASA-STD-8739.3 & NASA-STD-8739.4 certification (currently or previously held)
• IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-620, & IPC-J-STD-001 (currently or previously held)
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office and Google Workspace
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
• Must be willing to travel when needed from weeks at a time to support vehicle testing and integration (Mojave, Ohio, Florida)

Pay Range: 

• Integration Technician I: $23.00 - $32.00
• Integration Technician II: $30.00 - $40.00
• Integration Technician III: $33.00 - $47.00
• Senior Integration Technician: $40.00 - $56.00

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. 

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. 

Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. 

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. 

PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. 

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. 

Come join us. 

Job Summary:

This role will focus on developing and optimizing high-precision optical packaging processes for photonic modules, with a strong emphasis on active alignment, process development, and NPI (New Product Introduction). The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience and technical knowledge of optical packaging or process optimization, and product reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and optimize active alignment processes for high-precision optical components (fiber arrays, etc.).
• Lead process development and qualification for optical module packaging.
• Support NPI efforts, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFR (Design for Reliability), and transition to production.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize and optimize optical coupling efficiency, mechanical tolerances, and thermal performance.
• Drive root cause analysis of yield/reliability issues and implement robust corrective actions.
• Develop process documentation (PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions) and train technicians.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to select materials, tools, and automation solutions.
• Participate in equipment selection, installation, and qualification for process scaling.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or above in Engineering, Physics or Material Science.
• 10+ years of experience with/at semiconductor company or supplier working on PIC packaging design, qualification & multi-chip assemblies.
• 5+ years of experience working with optical fibers, optical measurements.
• 5+ years of work experience with advanced semiconductor packaging OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test) and/or EOL vendors.
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor company or supplier working on FAU / optical connector to chip attachment.
• Experience with fiber attach tooling & process/flow development and optical data analysis.
• Experience with FA and 8D failure resolution techniques.
• Experience with developing metrics for yield and quality management, including reliability and yield based on optical and mechanical performance.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Certified FAA Parachute Rigger - Contractor

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, part-time contractor position) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers.  

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.

The Role 

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Certified FAA Parachute Rigger to support the assembly, packing, inspection, and testing of Outpost’s atmospheric recovery systems. This is a hands-on, contracted technician role, focused on the consistent, repeatable, and safe deployment of our parachute and paraglider systems. 

The ideal candidate has a strong background in parachute rigging - whether through the FAA, military service, skydiving operations, or aerospace recovery systems - and thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. You will collaborate closely with engineers to execute packing and rigging procedures, document best practices, validate materials, and contribute to a culture of quality and reliability. 

Responsibilities

• Pack, rig, and maintain Outpost’s parachute and paraglider systems according to engineering documentation and design specifications.
• Develop and maintain detailed packing documentation and process records.
• Perform inspections, quality control checks, and traceability documentation for soft goods and rigging materials.
• Support field testing operations (currently conducted in Mojave, CA) including on-site rigging, deployment setup, and post-test inspections.
• Validate incoming soft goods and components to ensure conformance with engineering and supplier specifications.
• Manage and track soft goods inventory, maintaining organized and auditable records.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to provide feedback from rigging and test operations that inform system reliability and process improvements.
• Promote and uphold a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team. 

Qualifications 

• FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger certification or equivalent hands-on rigging experience (military, aerospace, or skydiving operations).
• Demonstrated experience with parachute or canopy systems (packing, inspection, and maintenance).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision and repeatability.
• Experience working from engineering drawings, technical procedures, and safety documentation.
• Ability to work hands-on in both shop and field environments, including travel to testing locations
• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment where flexibility and collaboration are key. 

Compensation

• Hourly rate will vary with experience
• Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee 

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State 

What You’ll Do:

• Design a wide array of structural components and integration of flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through experimental  flight testing
• Design mechanisms and own kinematic layouts for flight control systems
• Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support actuation and propulsion integration
• Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.
• Perform initial  structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins, load paths, and interface requirements
• Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate (mounts, fasteners, brackets, etc.)
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support requirements development and documentation
• Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team

What You Need:

• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical systems
• Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred
• Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies  in Team Center
• Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA
• Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
• Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
• Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
• Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with simscape
• Experience designing mechanisms for flight control systems
• Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical actuators 
• Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
• Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
• Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
• Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.        
                

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

ABOUT THE TEAM
Connected Warfare is the team at Anduril dedicated to the modernization of the command-and-control systems of U.S. and Allied forces. New technologies and adversaries demand a novel approach to battlefield intelligence, and you will be the driving force behind the integration of cutting-edge edge computing technologies that make that a reality. Such systems inherently require both electrical and mechanical components and we are looking for highly skilled engineers to own the design of electromechanical subassemblies on these tightly integrated products. Your work will not only create new products but also help to change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
As a Senior Electromechanical Engineer, you will play a critical, hands-on role in bringing our advanced defense products to life, demonstrating significant ownership and technical leadership. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead System Integration: Drive the comprehensive integration of power, control, and harnessing subsystems into robust, finished products, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability.
• Robust Hardware Design: Design and develop critical mechanical hardware components, including durable enclosures, innovative electronics packaging solutions, efficient bus bars, and complex cable assemblies built to survive extreme conditions.
• Harnessing Expertise: Deliver conceptual and detailed harness routing schemes, define optimal mounting strategies, and implement best practices for reliable and maintainable electrical interconnects.
• Cross-functional Technical Partnership: Collaborate closely with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to implement, rigorously test, and validate complex electromechanical systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborative Innovation: Contribute actively within a dynamic, high-performing product development team, fostering an environment of rapid iteration and technical excellence.
• Direct Mission Impact: Travel to field exercises and work directly alongside warfighters, providing critical product support and gathering invaluable feedback for continuous improvement.
• Full Product Lifecycle Ownership: Iterate on your designs from concept to production, partnering with our manufacturing team to ensure efficient documentation, build processes, and successful delivery at scale.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience specifically in electromechanical integration, hardware design, or systems engineering within a relevant industry (e.g., defense, aerospace, automotive, robotics).
• Demonstrated expertise and a proven track record in successfully integrating electrical components into rugged mechanical assemblies, with examples of past designs.
• Extensive experience with cabling design, wiring harness integration, and managing electromechanical interfaces for products designed for extreme or military-grade use cases.
• High competence with, and fluid application of, engineering first principles across disciplines, including but not limited to: thermal management, structural integrity, material science, power distribution, and signal integrity.
• Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to produce high-quality, manufacturing-ready engineering drawings that adhere to industry standards.
• BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience selecting, specifying, and integrating ruggedized and MIL-spec connectors (e.g., D38999, ITT Cannon, Amphenol).
• Deep familiarity with common electrical interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., USB, CAN, Ethernet, RS-485/232, SPI, I2C).
• Strong understanding and practical experience with EMI shielding, EMC best practices, and robust signal integrity design.
• Competency with 3D CAD harness routing tools (e.g., NX Electrical Routing, SolidWorks Electrical, CATIA Electrical).
• Advanced understanding of enclosure design, material selection, and manufacturing processes for various environmental protection levels.
• Well versed in ingress protection (IP) standards (e.g., IP67, IP68) and practical methods to achieve them in product design.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM for design and data management.
• Hands-on prototyping experience including machining, shop tools, welding, soldering, and board assembly.
• Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters).
• Experience with power systems, battery management systems, PCBA design, controls, robotics, and/or motor/servo drive systems.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Direct & Meaningful Impact: Your engineering prowess will directly contribute to protecting those who serve, working on projects with critical national importance.
• Cutting-Edge Challenges: Engage with complex, first-of-their-kind engineering problems that push the boundaries of current technology.
• High Autonomy & Ownership: Take significant ownership of projects and systems, with the freedom to innovate and see your designs through from concept to deployment.
• Collaborative & Expert Team: Work alongside a highly skilled and passionate group of engineers, fostering a culture of mentorship, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, advanced professional development, and a clear career path within a dynamic and expanding company.

Overview: 

The Senior Technical Designer is a lead role in the garment fit and tailoring arena of the brand. Your technical expertise will be used in fitting base size models in size small for women’s and size medium for men’s. You will also fit full size runs and be responsible for correcting the fit in multiple ways from Proto 1 all the way to PP (Pre-Production Fit.) Extensive experience in the fit room is a must. 

After fitting, draping, and tailoring Alo designs on our standard models, the data derived from the fittings will be used to effectively communicate to the technical garment changes/ updates to various vendors we collaborate with globally. 

Responsibilities: 

• Comprehends Drape and Performance of Fabric
• Approves Final Fit and Grading for Production
• Comprehends Trim Performance, Sizes in Ligne, and Sourcing
• Assembles Notes with Garment Adjustments
• Can Create Comments in Adobe Illustrator
• Can Implement Comments in PLM
• Lead Fittings and Fit Direction
• Lead Sewing Assembly Discussion for Garment Construction
• Attend Weekly Touch Base Meetings
• PLM Data Pulls Regarding Spec, Style History and Data Implementation
• Organizes Racks and Samples For Their Work Queue By Priority
• Recap Fittings with Designers During Proto Review
• Embodies The Right Team Player Aura

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years working as a technical design expert
• A degree in fashion or another field relating to fashion
• Can juggle the responsibility of many styles from multiple seasons at one time
• Experience with sewing and garment patterns
• PLM, Adobe Suite, CLO
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pin and fit with seasoned hands while having a comprehensive fabric education regarding knit and woven fabric performance

The base salary range for this position is $105,000-$115,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

Overview

Alo is seeking a visionary 3D Technical Designer to lead the digital evolution of our garment development process. This role is at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. You will be responsible for procuring high-fidelity 3D garment assemblies, collaborating with Fit Technicians to perfect silhouettes, and translating digital files into production-ready assets.

The ideal candidate possesses a rare blend of technical engineering and artistic instinct, allowing them to optimize garment construction for both economic efficiency and the iconic "alo fit."

Responsibilities

• Execute advanced 3D prototypes in CLO based on Technical Design Block direction from the Director of Technical Design, ensuring garments accurately reflect construction, drape, and performance standards.

• Serve as the primary administrator for CLO 3D and the CLO-SET environment, maintaining platform integrity and digital governance.

• Manage and organize global digital libraries including fabrics, trims, blocks, avatars, and hardware, ensuring all assets meet quality and accuracy benchmarks.

• Support and evolve digital workflows to reduce physical sample waste while accelerating speed-to-market and increasing operational efficiency.

• Assist in testing new digital tools and software enhancements, providing structured feedback and implementation recommendations.

• Define and maintain quality standards for all 3D assets, including fabric scan accuracy, trim digitization, and garment simulation performance.

• Drive reduction in physical sample iterations through high-fidelity digital prototypes, building a scalable and sustainable digital ecosystem.

• Monitor CLO fit notes in collaboration with Technical Designers and Fit Experts, producing refined 3D assets for review by Technical Fit Advisors.

• Manage PLM data pull requests regarding specs, style history, and timestamping to ensure a “single source of truth.”

• Organize style queues for vendor comments and ensure 3D assets clearly communicate construction requirements to global manufacturing partners.

Requirements

• Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing, or related technical field.

• Advanced proficiency in CLO 3D and CLO-SET; experience with fabric scanning and digital trim application is essential.

• Expert-level knowledge of sewing, patternmaking, and garment assembly, with a deep understanding of how 2D patterns translate into 3D drape.

• Experience working across multiple product categories (activewear required; knit and woven experience preferred).

• High proficiency in PLM systems and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented multi-tasker with a passion for digital tailoring, innovation, and sustainable fashion.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team is responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 high speed air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Structures Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary structures ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination)
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate
• Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives
• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members
• Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with engineering data analysis
• Proven expertise in structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-driven with a strong sense of autonomy and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration
• Siemens NX proficiency
• Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft
• Experience with high temperature materials selection 
• Prior experience working in high speed programs 
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing
• Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)
• Experience with thermal gradient structural analysis