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title: NPI Technician
description: Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We are seeking an experienced NPI Technician to support the development, testing, and manufacturing of innovative systems. Responsibilities Prototype Assembly & Testing: Assemble, test, and troubleshoot prototypes, subassemblies, and systems, including mechanical, electromechanical, and optical components. Process Development: Assist in developing and refining assembly and manufacturing processes for new products. First Article Builds: Support first article manufacturing, including design verification and validation processes. Inspection & Quality Control: Conduct detailed inspections of components and assemblies using tools such as micrometers, calipers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM). Fixture & Tooling Support: Collaborate with engineering teams to set up, maintain, and improve manufacturing fixtures, tools, and test rigs. Supplier Collaboration & Material Validation: Work with suppliers to validate incoming materials and components, addressing quality and dimensional issues. Data Collection & Analysis: Collect test and production data to inform design and process improvements. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce bottlenecks, and increase production yield. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a technician role within NPI, manufacturing, or assembly environments. Hands-on experience with mechanical, electromechanical, and optical system assembly and troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings. Experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, and precision assembly. Proficiency with inspection tools like micrometers, calipers, and CMMs. Familiarity with creating and utilizing test rigs, fixtures, and tooling to st…
date posted: 2026-08-04T22:07:41.121Z
valid through: 2026-10-03T22:07:41.121Z
direct apply: false
occupational category: Manufacturing
industry: Technology
skills: GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
skills: CNC machining
skills: injection molding
skills: precision assembly
skills: micrometers
skills: calipers
skills: coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
skills: statistical process control (SPC)
skills: data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab)
skills: MIL standards
skills: FAA
skills: FDA
skills: CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX)
skills: Lean Manufacturing
skills: Six Sigma principles
hiring organization: Anduril Industries
job location: Place
  address: PostalAddress
    address locality: Costa Mesa
    address region: California
    address country: US
employment type: FULL_TIME