Engineering Development Technician

Anduril Industries

About The Position

The engineering development technician will be a hands-on liaison with engineering, helping to carry out ideas from concept to reality. A strong background in troubleshooting, manufacturing, R&D, and qualification testing is desired. Working directly with the product engineering team, this position will primarily support the manufacturing and development of Anduril's drone products within the Tactical Recon and Strike division. The goal of the team is to support new product engineering through all phases of product life-cycles, including build and test of pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware, as well as supporting existing production lines and managing rework of non-conforming hardware. As a development technician, you will also be responsible for supporting engineering on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of engineering development test fleet. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines, hands-on, flexible, a quick learner, works well in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a can-do attitude.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical builds, equipment assembly/test.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Must be willing to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with engineers in development and production environments.
Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision.
Positive attitude and able to work well on a team.
Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and production teams to improve tooling designs, processes and parts.
Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail.
Able to read and interpret wiring schematics and assembly drawings.
Proficient with Teamcenter, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

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.
Support new product engineering in the setup and activation of production lines and development/qualification of hardware test setups.
Support new product engineering in rework and recovery efforts on non-conforming hardware.
Assist with maintenance/upgrades of HITL and engineering vehicle fleet.
Provide detailed feedback to engineering team on process improvements, common issues, line layout, and work instructions.
Train production technicians during transition of product from pilot line to full rate production
Create detailed quality issue documentation for issues that occur during builds.
Maintain engineering pilot line and tool storage.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
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.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.