AUV Electrical Maintenance Technician

Anduril; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Australia is seeking a seasoned Electrical Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, refurbish, and test autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The role blends electrical, mechanical, and software expertise to ensure mission readiness and system reliability across on-site maintenance and field deployments.

Responsibilities include inspecting and upgrading electrical systems, diagnosing complex issues, managing MMS records, and conducting sea trials with cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical system maintenance with exposure to hardware and integrated software systems.
• Strong technical aptitude, including hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving software, hardware, and electrical issues.
• Vocational training in electrical trades or an associate degree ideal.
• Trade background in Maritime, Aviation, or another high-tech industry.
• Familiarity with technical documentation (wiring diagrams, equipment schematics, software configuration).
• Experience performing component, subsystem and system level tests and diagnosing/escalating issues.
• Exposure to Maintenance Management Systems, including tracking and documentation of repairs and configuration.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems (e.g., motors, actuators, battery systems) and their control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address electrical, hardware, and software challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to document and share findings clearly with multidisciplinary teams.
• A genuine commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV2 Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, repair, overhaul, and upgrade of AUV electrical systems, hardware components, and integrated software.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, hardware, and software issues, conducting component and subsystem-level tests and collaborating with engineers and other trades as needed.
• Operate the Maintenance Management System (MMS), ensuring accurate records of maintenance activities, replacement parts, firmware updates.
• Execute system-level functional check-outs at the conclusion of maintenance activities to validate electrical, hardware, and software integration.
• Perform sea trials and operational testing of AUVs leaving factory or maintenance environments to ensure full system functionality.
• Support the development, review, and trial of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for operations involving electrical, hardware, and software systems.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments for electrical, hardware, and software maintenance and test operations, implementing mitigations as required.
• Provide feedback to design and manufacturing teams for improvements to electrical, hardware, and software subsystems.
• Be available for deployment to the field for emergency maintenance or repairs, including troubleshooting software or firmware issues in challenging operational conditions.
• Support customer representatives in building confidence and skills necessary for maintaining and operating AUVs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Field deployment

Education

Vocational training in electrical trades

Associate degree

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Electrical schematics

Job description

Anduril Australia is seeking a seasoned Electrical Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, refurbish, and test autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The role blends electrical, mechanical, and software expertise to ensure mission readiness and system reliability across on-site maintenance and field deployments.

Responsibilities include inspecting and upgrading electrical systems, diagnosing complex issues, managing MMS records, and conducting sea trials with cross-disciplinary