CNC Operator/Programmer

Anduril · Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

Posted Oct 23, 2026

Est. total comp~$76K–$110K

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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

We are looking for a CNC Operator to execute high-precision machining operations and drive manufacturing excellence on our production floor in Morrisville,NC. This role will be on the Production team and partner across the engineering organization, quality organization, and assembly teams to build next-generation hardware.

This role will be dynamic and full of new engagement, challenges, and opportunities to bring the core elements of success for an aerospace machining program—complex machine setups, tight-tolerance machining of advanced materials, rigorous tool control and FOD prevention, in-process inspection, and machine maintenance. The role will also support the development and adoption of new advanced manufacturing processes. …

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Required 5 items

Experience: 5+ years of experience

Skills and tools: Machining, CNC

Clearance and work authorization: Secret clearance, US person (ITAR / export control)

Preferred 2 items

Experience: 1+ year of experience

Skills and tools: GD&T

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