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Manufacturing Technician

Anduril

Anduril

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on Jul 16, 2024

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 number of skilled technicians with an electrical, mechatronic or mechanical background 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 Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in delivering our AUVs to customers by working hands-on with the engineering team, building complex electromechanical 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.

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 COTS components
  • Design, prototype, and scale manufacturing jigs and fixtures to improve build and test efficiency
  • Contribute to all stages of the product development and manufacturing life cycle, provide feedback to the engineering team on improvement opportunities
  • Help develop, document, and improve our workflows and documentation
  • Interact with digital ERP system for work order tracking, inventory management, and quality reporting

Required Qualifications

  • Solid experience in a manufacturing or service relevant field (automotive / marine, aerospace, industrial equipment)
  • Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, equipment schematics, electrical diagrams, etc.)
  • Familiar with fabrication processes, hand tool use, and plastic / metal / composite part assembly
  • Commitment to a high-quality product and strong sense of personal accountability
  • Familiarity with building and maintaining electromechanical systems
  • Very well organised and detail-oriented
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • Eligibility to obtain a NV1 security clearance (status not required at time of hire)

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in mechatronics and robotics (Drones, AUVs, autonomous equipment)
  • Proficiency with electrical debug and installation of software for testing
  • Machining and/or 3D printing experience
  • Prior experience working with JIRA, Teamcenter (PLM), or NetSuite (ERP) or equivalents
  • Experience with low volume / high mix manufacturing

One Last Point

Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. As such, if you are motivated to join a fast moving and exciting business building cutting edge products but don't think you tick all the boxes, take a chance and apply!

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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
    • 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)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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