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Anduril Industries · 7 hours ago

R & D Supervisor

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. The R & D Supervisor will manage a team of technicians to produce Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for military and commercial customers, requiring both technical and people management skills.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
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Responsibilities

Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to work activities
Manage technician staff in a heavy R & D environment in conjunction with design and manufacturing engineering teams
Meet critical program product development milestones related to advanced AUV production
Schedule production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate obstacles and deliver product on time
Coordinate support from other internal resources such as inspection, engineering, and supply chain as needed to meet program deliverables
Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance
Set priorities and direct daily operations to include timely issuing and completion of work orders to the Manufacturing floor
Ensure all technicians are following safety procedures and standard work tasks
Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities
Ability to work on the line and support new operator training as required
Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and X-training
Show up every day with a high level of urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done
Generate daily pass downs for engineering and operations team

Qualification

Production managementElectro-mechanical expertiseTeam leadershipERPMES systemsSub-sea robotics experienceHands-on troubleshootingTechnical documentation interpretationForklift certificationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

7+ years experience in production-oriented or electro-mechanical technician fields with at least 3+ years in a leadership or supervisor role in a R&D environment
Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff
Forklift and 3A Hoisting experience, certification preferred
Experience working with ERP and MES systems
Can interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, electrical schematics, etc.)
Extremely reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
Demonstrated history of solid problem solving skills and decision-making ability
Experience being hands-on and have proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science.)
Experience in sub-sea robotics or AUV industries
Experience with Oracle (ERP), Teamcenter (PLM), Odoo (WMS)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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