Mechanical Technician

at  ANDURIL INDUSTRIES

Anduril 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 Mechanical Technician to join our manufacturing team in Sydney, Australia. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defence hardware for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV). As a Mechanical Technician, you will play a key role in delivering our AUVs to customers by working hands-on with the engineering team, building complex sub-assemblies and integrating them into the final product!
The right person for this role can demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment such as defence manufacturing, aircraft maintenance or advanced technology manufacturing environments. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are built and shipped under stringent quality standards. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years working as a Fitter and Turner, or similar.
• Experience working in a factory environment on automotive, marine, aerospace, or industrial equipment.
• Familiar with sheet metal fabrication processes and competent in hand tool use for metal / composite part assembly
• Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, equipment schematics)
• Commitment to a high-quality product and strong sense of personal accountability to meet timelines
• Well organised and detail-oriented, excellent communication skills and takes pride in your work
• Eligibility to obtain a NV1 security clearance (status not required at time of hire)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in mechatronics and robotics a plus (Drones, electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems)
• Prior experience working with JIRA, Teamcenter (PLM), or NetSuite (ERP) or equivalents
• Experience with low volume / high mix manufacturing and a proactive attitude to solve assembly problems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists on assembly and integration efforts
• Build, test, and integrate electro-mechanical assemblies into our world class products
• Assemble metallic and composite structures, hydraulic systems and machined parts including modifying off-the-shelf components (COTS)
• Contribute to the manufacturing life cycle by providing feedback to the engineering team on design and assembly improvement opportunities
• Help develop, document, and improve our workflows and documentation
• Interact with digital MES / ERP systems for work order tracking, inventory control, and quality reporting

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 Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only