Lead Technician, Omen

Anduril is seeking a Lead Technician to join the Omen Team within Maneuver Dominance. The role involves overseeing and coordinating the technical fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems for the Omen autonomous air vehicle. The Lead Technician will lead daily activities of the technician team, support new product engineering during development and pre-production, and assist in transitioning product lines to full rate production. This position requires close collaboration with engineering and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

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