andurilindustries

Sr. Prototype Model Fabricator

At a Glance

Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Experience
10+ years
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Posted
2026-08-05T11:46:28-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing
  • Media
  • Regulatory

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

ensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to empl

Requirements

10+ years experience in physical model builds

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 fit, surface and paint high quality physical models

Advanced knowledge of engineering design and model making procedures

Additive Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Prototype Model Fabricator

In 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.

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.

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.