Lead Machinist

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. ABOUT THE JOB As a Lead Machinist in the Manufacturing organization, you will lead all aspects of the machine shop in the Atlanta facility. Projects will be assigned via a ticketing system. Anduril is a fast-paced environment, and new projects will pop up daily with tight timelines. WHAT YOU’LL DO Reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD models to create physical, tight tolerance parts. Programming/set-up/operation of CNC multi-axis mill, CNC lathe, CNC router, manual mill, and manual lathe machines. Design/spec out and implement various work holding and fixture methods. Ability to troubleshoot issues and make adjustments during machining process. Use CAM software to create G-code for CNC equipment. Oversee the entire machine shop, including but not limited to organization, machine maintenance, cleanliness of the work area, and work prioritization. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years experience as a machinist. Experience with CAD software like Solidworks or Siemens NX (Unigraphics). Experience with CAM software producing CNC machine G-code. Experience with 3 axis milling machines and lathes. Experience with Trak controls (or similar). Experience machining many types of metals and plastics. High level of tooling and fixture experience. Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT). Can own the completion of an assigned manufacturing project from start to finish. Ability to flex between RD fabrication and production tasks. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to correctly estimated amount of time needed to complete an assigned project. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience managing a machine shop. US Salary Range $74,000 $99,000 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professio ... (truncated, view full listing at source)