Lead Technician, Omen

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a Lead Technician to join the Omen Team within Maneuver Dominance. Omen is Andurils 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

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 YOULL DO

• Lead 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 storage
• Follow detailed blueprints schematics and instructions to assemble products or systems
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes test results and any issues encountered
• Follow safety protocols and procedures in the workplace
• Possibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting (aerospace electronics or medical industry is preferred) performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
• Proficient 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 equipment
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser word processing applications)
• Able to read a wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced challenging work environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Ability to effectively prioritize self and team member activities to achieve production goal
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lead or managed a team of technicians in the past
• Demonstrated experience with many aspects of aircraft or ground systems fabrication repair assembly and operation including structural fabrication integration composites fabrication and avionics build/integration/test
• Experience with common air-frame construction techniques such as rivets mechanical fasteners nut plates etc.
• Prior hands-on experience with kit model or experimental aircraft builds
• Running functional checkouts and tests and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes
• Troubleshooting ability with good first principles logic
• Basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Assist with kitting products as needed
• Holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or has similar training
• Forklift certification

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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