Lead R&D Technician

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The R&D Lead Technician orchestrates the daily activities and work allocation for a team of R&D technicians, beginning each day by dynamically setting priorities and allocating tasks, often interpreting limited initial instructions and adapting to rapid changes.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to all stages of the vehicle product development and manufacturing life cycle and provide feedback to the engineering team
• Build, integrate, and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies into our world-class AUVs
• Apply competency in the use of hand tools, assembly tooling, and general manufacturing equipment
• Complete transactions in computer production systems (MES, NetSuite, JIRA) on a daily basis
• Provide training and support new operator training as required
• Show up every day with a high level of urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done
• Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on-time delivery goals
• Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities
• Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and cross-training

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of electronics experience in an R&D environment
• Ability to work through R&D tasks with limited oversight
• Experience with building and troubleshooting cables and wiring harnesses
• Familiarity with soldering, crimping, assembling cables and connectors
• A full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles
• Extremely reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, data acquisition, and measurement sensors
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance