Electrical Maintenance Technician for Autonomous Submarines

Anduril Industries, Inc.; 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 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