Sr. Prototype Model Fabricator
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Model Shop is a new in-house capability that partners with Design Engineering and business stakeholders to turn digital concepts into full-scale presentation-quality physical models. These models help teams communicate design intent evaluate physical form and showcase Anduril products to customers and other stakeholders. By bringing this capability in house the team will improve speed iteration craftsmanship and control while reducing significant reliance on external vendors.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Prototype Model Fabricator to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa this role you will be part of the Model Shop team building scale physical design and aerodynamic models utilizing a wide range of model making disciplines.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Build scale physical design models utilizing a wide range of model-making techniques (i.e. metal plastic composite fabrication woodworking surface and paint).
- Execute final surface prepping hand-sanding bonding and priming to ensure a flawless finish.
- Read and interpret design blueprints and technical drawings.
- Collaborate with designers engineers and fellow fabricators.
- Utilize and help maintain shop machinery and equipment.
- Monitor and report shop consumables inventory needs.
- Maintain strict accuracy and quality standards.
- Participate in team meetings to improve workflow and efficiency.
- Keep the shop organized clean and safe.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years experience in physical model builds
- Ability to operate machining fabrication wood working equipment (manual mill/lathe bench grinders variety of saws shears etc.)
- Sheet metal fabrication experience (using press brakes finger brakes slip rollers bead rollers and other forming equipment)
- Welding (GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) of steel stainless and aluminum with 5 years experience
- Ability to work through Model Making tasks with limited oversight (evaluate design order materials execute)
- Ability to fit surface and paint high quality physical models
- High level of mechanical aptitude (aerospace/automotive/motorsports background)
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design and model making procedures
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work overtime and weekends
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced demanding flexible team environment
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CAD experience
- Additive Manufacturing experience
US Hourly Range
$47.60 - $62.50 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 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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Senior IC
