Lead TechnicianAnduril 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.Anduril is seeking a Lead Technician to join the Omen Team within Maneuver Dominance. Omen is Anduril's hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform.
Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Technician to oversee and coordinate the technical fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance, ensure quality standards, and collaborate closely with engineering and production teams in a fast-paced environment.What You'll DoLead daily activities of technician team to meet production targets.
Help manage daily priorities, provide necessary process and design feedback, and train team where knowledge gaps are present.Support new product engineering during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, including building pre-production, qualification, and production hardware.Assist with transitioning product lines from engineering development to full rate production.Provide detailed feedback to engineering team on process improvements, common issues, line layout, and work instructions.Maintain engineering pilot line and tool storageFollow detailed blueprints, schematics, and instructions to assemble products or systemsMaintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encounteredFollow safety protocols and procedures in the workplacePossibility for overtime and weekend shifts as neededRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting (aerospace, electronics, or medical industry is preferred) performing mechanical and/or electrical assembliesProficient with common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes or specialized test equipmentProficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications)Able to read a wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructionsAbility to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environmentAbility to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and productionAbility to effectively prioritize self and team member activities to achieve production goalMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesPreferred QualificationsLead or managed a team of technicians in the pastDemonstrated experience with many aspects of aircraft or ground systems fabrication, repair, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, integration, composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/testExperience with common air-frame construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.Prior hands-on experience with kit, model, or experimental aircraft buildsRunning functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processesTroubleshooting ability with good first principles logicBasic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principlesAssist with kitting products, as neededHolds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or has similar trainingForklift certificationUS Hourly Range $43—$55 USD
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