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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for collegiate composites in the United States is $16.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectCollegiate CompositesIndustrial Composites Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in composites, materials science, or related fieldHigh school diploma or equivalent, technical training in composites
Work EnvironmentEducational settings, labs, research facilitiesManufacturing plants, industrial facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutions, training programsComposite manufacturing companies, aerospace, automotive industries
Common Search & ComparisonEducational roles, training, researchPractical manufacturing, industrial applications

Collegiate Composites typically focus on education, research, and training in composite materials, often within academic or research settings. In contrast, Industrial Composites Technicians work directly in manufacturing environments, applying practical skills to produce composite components. Both roles require knowledge of composite materials but differ mainly in their work environment and focus.

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Infographic showing various Collegiate Composites job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,293 per year, or $16.5 per hour.
New Product Introduction Engineer

New Product Introduction Engineer

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA

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Posted 5 days ago

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9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

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7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a New Product Introduction Engineer to join the team at our Headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA. You will be responsible for standing up and being the primary contributor to the first vehicle builds for a new product. The role will involve ownership from initial part deliveries through a successful qualification campaign, field-testing, and building a scalable production process that helps inform long term decisions up front. Through collaboration with the design team and full-rate production team, you will serve to smoothly transition a vehicle from an idea to a product.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Ownership over initial vehicle builds (and oversight of technicians if applicable), including development test hardware, and flight test hardware
  • Responsible for early inventory stocking and low-rate supply chain oversight
  • Responsible for ensuring development testing failures are resolved and incorporated into the product design before transitioning to production
  • Low-rate production space planning
  • Work with design engineers to address build and test issues to refine the product in advance of production handoff
  • Provide extensive DFX feedback to reduce build time and quality issues
  • Work with production organization to hand-off a mature product for high-rate scaling
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years of mechanical/design experience in a professional setting
  • Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
  • Ability to summarize technical content in a cohesive way to help inform and shape future requirements
  • Familiarity of manufacturing and assembly methods, including: machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, die-casting, printed circuit board assemblies, and wiring assemblies
  • Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)
  • BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in Solidworks or NX, and PLM systems
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T
  • Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration
  • Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with qualification campaigns for flight hardware
  • Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
  • Familiarity with DFMA
  • Experience with electro-mechanical components and electrical design concepts
  • Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

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About Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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