R&D Engineering Technician
Lexington, KY - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
In this role you will collaborate closely with development and test engineers to create and evaluate innovative optical systems for various platforms including airborne maritime and space applications. You will be responsible for fabricating high-quality electro-mechanical assemblies and managing the rapid prototyping process ensuring all projects are executed efficiently and effectively. Additionally your expertise in troubleshooting and assembly will be crucial as you oversee internal prototyping resources and support external testing initiatives.
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Work closely with development and test engineers to build and test new optical systems for airborne maritime and space platforms
- Fabricate and assemble high quality high reliability and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Develop and implement integration and test fixtures; setup and use existing test equipment monitor and report the results.
- Own internal prototyping resources including mechanical and electrical fabrication equipment
- Manage RD space from a facilities and organizational standpoint
- Travel to external laboratories and test sites as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 4 years experience as a technician working on complex electro-mechanical assemblies
- Ability to work through R&D tasks with limited oversight (evaluate design order materials execute)
- Experience with building and troubleshooting cables and wiring harnesses.
- Familiar and comfortable with soldering crimping assembling cables and connectors
- Basic electrical understanding (able to calculate voltage drop size wire based on amperage Ohms Law etc.)
- Ability to take ownership of entire rapid prototyping process from start to finish
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with the alignment and characterization of optical systems
- Experience with 3D printing for prototyping a plus
- Experience operating manual machine tools (milling machine lathe)
- Experience with test and measurement equipment (Instron CMM optical comparator etc.)
- Familiarity with Mechanical and Electrical Software tools (Solidworks Altium) and scripting/automation languages (Matlab Python Labview)
US Salary Range
$98000 - $130000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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