ABOUT THE JOBAs an Industrial Engineer on the Production Controls team, you will develop and maintain discrete event simulation models and critical chain schedules that drive production planning for Anduril's advanced AI factory. You will use simulation and modeling tools to visualize production systems, identify bottlenecks, and optimize resource allocation-translating analytical insights into actionable production control decisions. You will also integrate technology into daily workflows by writing scripts and building automated processes that increase the team's throughput and decision speed. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong Operations Research fundamentals who is eager to apply simulation, optimization, and scripting to real manufacturing problems at scale.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Plant and equipment layouts, material flow paths, and space allocation for a new maritime factory.
- Capacity plans and rate models: units per year under a given configuration, with the sensitivity analysis behind the number.
- Sequencing of operations and work flow: how a build is broken into stations, what runs in parallel, where the unit sits and for how long.
- Discrete-event simulation of the factory and the line, used as the primary way we validate capacity before the building exists.
- Designing and optimizing the production system by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- 8+ years designing production systems, factory layouts, or manufacturing lines for large, complex, low-rate products: ships, aircraft, spacecraft, heavy industrial, or similar.
- Demonstrated capacity or rate modeling: you have built the model, defended the number, and been held to it.
- Ability to work directly with manufacturing teams to implement process improvements based on simulation and analytical results.
- No degree required. We hire on demonstrated capability. Apprenticeship, Navy Nuclear Power School, military experience, trade background, or self-taught modeling all count.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations research, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, or related technical field.
- Shipyard or aerospace final-assembly experience: stage of construction, module breakdown, pre-outfitting, erection sequence.
- Greenfield or major-expansion factory work.
US Salary Range
$146,000-$194,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
BenefitsAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
