Electrical Maintenance Technician

Anduril; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking experienced technicians to diagnose, repair, and test Autonomous Underwater Vessels (AUVs). This role blends electrical, mechanical, and software skills to ensure system reliability and mission readiness.

Candidates will perform inspections, troubleshoot hardware and software, maintain MMS documentation, and support field deployments. A background in maritime/aviation trades and eligibility for NV2 clearance are preferred; equity and comprehensive benefits accompany

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical system maintenance with exposure to hardware and integrated software systems.
• Strong technical aptitude with hands-on diagnosing and resolving software, hardware, and electrical issues.
• Vocational training in electrical trades or an associate degree.
• Trade background in Maritime, Aviation, or another high-tech industry.
• Familiarity with technical documentation (wiring diagrams, schematics, software configuration).
• Experience using Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) for tracking repairs and configurations.
• Experience with electromechanical systems and their control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• 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 troubleshooting

Software-hardware integration

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

Vocational training in electrical trades

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems (MMS)

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:

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 .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.