Auv Electrical Technician: Field Robotics & Maintenance

Anduril; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Australia is seeking team members to diagnose, inspect, repair, refurbish, and test Autonomous Underwater Vessels (AUVs), blending electrical, mechanical, and software expertise to ensure mission readiness.

The role involves sea trials, maintenance documentation, and deployment for field repairs, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a fast-evolving defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical system maintenance with exposure to hardware and integrated software.
• Trade background in Maritime, Aviation, or high-tech industries.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NV2 security clearance.
• Experience with maintenance documentation and MMS.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, overhaul, and upgrade AUV electrical systems and software.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, hardware, and software issues.
• Operate MMS and log maintenance activities accurately.
• Perform sea trials and functional checks of AUVs.
• Provide feedback for design/manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Software diagnostics

Hardware troubleshooting

Security clearance

Technical communication

Education

Electrical trades

Associate degree

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Anduril Australia is seeking team members to diagnose, inspect, repair, refurbish, and test Autonomous Underwater Vessels (AUVs, Robot Submarines!), continuously improving system reliability performance. This role blends electrical expertise, mechanical aptitude, and software experience to ensure our innovative systems operate flawlessly and maintain mission readiness.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Required Qualifications & Attributes

• 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 test 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.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.