Lead R&D Technician

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique ultra-long-range full-ocean-depth platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from large to extra-large vehicle sizes. Today Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

The R&D Lead Technician orchestrates the daily activities and work allocation for a team of R&D technicians beginning each day by dynamically setting priorities and allocating tasks often interpreting limited initial instructions and adapting to rapid changes. They are deeply hands-on actively supporting the build troubleshooting and assembly of complex AUVs and electromechanical assemblies while rigorously upholding all safety procedures to ensure a secure working environment. They serve as the critical communication point of contact interfacing regularly with engineering teams to provide vital technical feedback and progress updates and coordinating with production stakeholders to navigate evolving requirements. Ultimately they share the responsibility for the daily success quality and timely completion of all R&D builds proactively identifying and resolving roadblocks to meet project objectives under demanding conditions.

• Contribute to all stages of the vehicle product development and manufacturing life cycle and provide feedback to the engineering team
• Build integrate and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies into our world class AUVs
• Apply competency in use of hand tools assembly tooling and general manufacturing equipment
• Complete transactions in computer production systems (MES NetSuite JIRA) on daily basis
• Provide training and support new operator training as required.
• Show up every day with a high level of urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done
• Handle multiple priorities organize workload and meet deadlines.
• The Lead R&D Technician will report to the Production Supervisor and work alongside other R&D Technicians leading technician staff in the production and delivery various commercial & development products
• While executing manufacturing operations apply a higher level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly troubleshooting and repair.
• Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on time delivery goals. Handle multiple priorities organize workload and meet deadlines. Ensure they are working on the right thing at the right time.
• Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities. Provide feedback on ways to improve building process.
• Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge skills development and X-training

• 7 years of electronics experience in an R&D environment.
• Ability to work through R&D tasks with limited oversight
• Experience with building and troubleshooting cables and wiring harnesses.
• Familiar and comfortable with soldering crimping assembling cables and connectors
• A full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production) LEAN manufacturing principals
• Extremely reliable organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies electronic loads oscilloscope function generators data acquisition and measurement sensors.
• Excellent written verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

• Experience with machining sheet metal fabrication and 3D printing
• Demonstrated sense of drive and ability to work in cross-functional teams effectively
• Test items ranging from small integrated electronics systems to large structures
• Build test equipment and execute test procedures to inform and validate design decisions
• Previous experience hoisting equipment or MA state hoisting license (overhead gantry rigging)
• Experience in sub-sea robotics (AUVs UUVs underwater equipment)

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:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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