Electrical Maintenance Technician

United States Digital Space LLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking experienced personnel to diagnose, repair, refurbish, and test Autonomous Underwater Vessels (AUVs). You will blend electrical, mechanical, and software expertise to ensure mission readiness and system reliability across sea trials and field operations.

Role requires 5+ years in electrical systems maintenance, strong problem-solving, and hands-on capability with hardware and software. NV2 clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical system maintenance with exposure to hardware and integrated software systems.
• Hands-on diagnosing, resolving software, hardware and electrical issues.
• Familiarity with wiring diagrams, schematics, and software configuration.
• Experience with maintenance records, parts tracking, and MMS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain 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 with component tests and cross-functional collaboration.
• Operate the MMS, maintaining accurate maintenance records and firmware updates.
• Execute system-level functional check-outs to validate integration of electrical, hardware and software.
• Perform sea trials and operational testing of AUVs to ensure full functionality.
• Support SOP development, technical documentation for operations and testing.
• Assist in risk assessments for electrical, hardware and software maintenance and testing.
• Provide feedback to design/manufacturing teams for subsystem improvements.
• Be available for field deployment for emergency maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Troubleshooting software

Hands-on repair

Electrical maintenance

System integration

Team communication

Documentation

Education

Vocational electrical trades

Associate degree ideal

Tools

Maintenance Management System

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.

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:

Benefits

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.*