Manufacturing Engineer, High Vacuum Systems

Anduril AIRS provides high-performance cooled infrared imaging solutions encompassing IDCAs (Integrated Detector Cooler Assemblies) modules and cameras. We achieve this through state-of-the-art technologies advanced designs and vertically integrated manufacturing processes. Our core strength lies in delivering customized mission-critical imaging capabilities to system integrators and instrumentation manufacturers facing unique challenging and complex thermal imaging needs.

As a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in High Vacuum and Cryogenic Systems you will own optimize and scale the critical vacuum processing and bakeout lines for our IDCA production. You will bridge the gap between design engineering and production driving process reliability yields and throughput while ensuring the integrity of our ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and cryogenic systems.

• Process Ownership & Optimization: Design characterize and optimize vacuum bakeout pinch-off and cryogenic processing procedures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times eliminate waste and maximize yield for IDCA production.
• Diagnostics & RGA Analysis: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA) instrumentation. Analyze mass spectra to monitor outgassing evaluate gas composition establish process baselines and detect trace contaminants or virtual leaks.
• Equipment & Tooling Engineering: Specify source and integrate advanced high-vacuum hardware (turbomolecular cryopumps ion pumps dry scroll pumps) and helium leak detectors. Design custom tooling fixtures and vacuum manifolds (using CAD/SolidWorks) to improve manufacturing ergonomics and throughput.
• Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA): Lead troubleshooting and engineering investigations for complex system-level failures vacuum degradation or thermal performance issues. Implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Sustaining Engineering & Documentation: Author update and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) process routers and manufacturing work instructions. Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor critical vacuum parameters and equipment health.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design Quality and Facilities teams to design cleanroom-compatible processes (ISO 5/Class 100) execute equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and transition new products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Physics Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience in high-vacuum manufacturing).
• Experience: 4 years of hands-on engineering experience in a high-vacuum (HV) or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) manufacturing environment (semi-conductor aerospace or cryogenics preferred).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep understanding of vacuum physics gas dynamics outgassing phenomena and material compatibility in vacuum.
  • Proficiency in helium leak detection methodology (inside-out outside-in and sniffing techniques).
  • Experience interpreting RGA scan data and troubleshooting vacuum pump stack configurations.
  • Familiarity with liquid nitrogen (LN2) handling cryogenic heat transfer and thermal performance testing.
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) Microsoft Excel/data analysis tools and modern PLM/MES software. Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software is a plus.
• Infrared Industry Experience: Prior experience with IDCA manufacturing Dewar fabrication or infrared sensor packaging is highly desirable.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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