# Lead LRU Technician **Company**: Anduril Industries **Location**: Costa Mesa, California **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $37-$49 USD **Category**: Manufacturing **Industry**: Defense **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5125017007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_b44df2a5-c80 ## Description Anduril Industries is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead LRU Technician to join our maintenance team. The Lead LRU Technician will be responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to LRU Technicians, while also actively participating in the assembly, repair, testing, and replacement of complex Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) used in critical systems. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead and mentor a team of LRU Technicians, providing technical guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to procedures. - Plan, prioritize, and assign daily tasks to the LRU technician team, managing workflow and ensuring timely completion of projects. - Execute and oversee precise electromechanical assembly of flight and development avionics hardware. - Ensure team adherence to strict military and aerospace cleanliness standards for component preparation, cleaning, and handling. - Interpret, apply, and train team members on detailed engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions. - Lead the identification, documentation, and resolution of non-conformances or build issues. - Oversee and ensure the consistent maintenance of accurate build records and full traceability of parts and workmanship. - Perform advanced functional testing and validation on avionics assemblies. - Lead or oversee polymeric process applications such as potting, encapsulation, bonding, and conformal coating on electronic assemblies. - Lead or oversee conformal coating touch-ups on PCBAs. - Initiate, lead, and implement continuous improvement efforts aimed at increasing assembly efficiency, quality, process repeatability, and overall team performance. - Guide the team in adapting effectively to a fast-paced, high-mix production environment with frequent design changes. - Instill and mentor team members on strong attention to detail, quality, and rigorous documentation discipline. - Facilitate effective communication across cross-functional teams. - Assist in the development and update of work instructions, procedures, and training materials. - Conduct quality checks and inspect work performed by the team to ensure adherence to all standards and specifications. **Required Qualifications:** - High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in electronics, avionics, or a related field strongly preferred. - 5+ years of direct LRU technician experience in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or related industries. - Expert-level knowledge of electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems related to LRUs. - Ability to read, interpret, and train others on technical documentation. - Advanced proficiency with test equipment. - Advanced diagnostic and root-cause analysis skills. - Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills. - Willingness to work flexible hours and potentially on-call if required. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field. - Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Technician in a high-reliability production environment. - Expert mechanical assembly skills. - Extensive hands-on experience assembling electro-mechanical avionics components. - Highly skilled in advanced harnessing techniques, PCBA handling, electromechanical assembly, specialized coatings, and staking. - Practical and theoretical knowledge of polymeric processing for electronic assemblies. - Extensive experience working in military or aerospace production environments. - Current certifications in NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-A-610 (Class 3), IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Class 3), J-STD-001 (Class 3), and IPC-CC-830 (Conformal Coating) or equivalent. - Proficient with a wide variety of precision hand tools and assembly equipment used in avionics manufacturing. - Experience utilizing MES/ERP systems. - Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies. **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to handle small parts and operate fine motor tools with precision for extended periods. - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or maintenance environment. **Salary and Benefits:** The US hourly range is $37-$49 USD. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, income protection, generous time off, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and retirement savings plans. ## Skills ### Required - electronic systems - electrical systems - mechanical systems - LRU assembly - troubleshooting - leadership - communication ### Nice to have - Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Lead or Senior Technician experience - mechanical assembly - avionics components - polymeric processing - aerospace production - certifications in NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, and IPC-CC-830 --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5125017007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)