Senior Low Observables Technician

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

The Low Observables Team at Anduril is seeking a Senior Low Observable Technician to join their team. The team is responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, manufacturing, and sustaining LO aircraft to ensure the systems remain undetectable in contested environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply low observable (LO) coatings, radar absorbing materials (RAM), and specialty aerospace coatings to composite and metallic substrates.
• Perform surface preparation of carbon fiber/epoxy composite and metallic structures.
• Mix multi-component coating systems per process specifications.
• Apply coatings via various methods to achieve specified thickness, surface finish, and electromagnetic performance requirements.
• Perform in-process quality checks.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment, mixing stations, spray booths, and curing ovens.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, process specifications, and MIL-spec documents.
• Maintain detailed process documentation.
• Support development and qualification of new LO coating processes, materials, and application techniques.
• Perform rework and repair of nonconforming coatings.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of experience applying coatings in a production or research environment.
• Proficiency with HVLP and conventional spray equipment.
• Experience with composite substrate surface preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and MIL-spec documents.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in confined spaces or elevated platforms.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally, up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of coatings experience on military aircraft programs.
• 3+ years of LO coatings experience on military aircraft programs.
• Experience with both sprayable and hand-applied RAM systems.
• Experience with LO surface detail materials.
• Familiarity with LO quality checks and measurement equipment.
• Experience with automated/robotic coating application systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality requirements.
• Background in composite manufacturing, bonding, or composite repair.

Benefits Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including equity grants, top-tier benefits, and a competitive salary range of $41-$61 USD per hour.