Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anduril Industries; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Australia is seeking skilled maintenance professionals to diagnose, inspect, repair and test Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and related systems. You will work with engineers to resolve issues and ensure reliability for fielded assets.

The role involves maritime maintenance, documentation, and occasional on-site deployments in varied conditions. A background in mechanical trades and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience maintaining mechanical systems or structures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hand-tool skills.
• Vocational training in mechanical trades.
• Trade background in maritime, automotive, aviation or equivalent high-tech industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, refurbish and upgrade AUV mechanical systems.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and test subsystems with engineers and trades.
• Operate MMS and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Conduct underway sea testing of AUVs and assist SOP development.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment testing

Maintenance records

Education

Vocational mechanical trades training

Tools

Maintenance Management System (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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform routine inspection, repair, refurbishment, overhaul and upgrade of AUV mechanical systems and equipment
• Diagnose mechanical issues, conducting component and subsystem-level tests, collaborating with engineers and other trades to resolve complex issues
• Operate the Maintenance Management System (MMS), ensuring accurate records of maintenance activities, parts and consumables consumption
• Conduct underway Sea testing of AUVs leaving factory or maintenance environments
• Support development, review and trial of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation for AUV maintenance activities operations
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments for maintenance and test operations, identifying and implementing mitigations
• Provide constructive feedback to design and manufacturing teams for ongoing evolution
• Be able to be deployed to the field to perform emergency repairs when necessary, potentially in challenging conditions or adverse weather
• Support customer representatives in gaining skills and experience to support fielded AUVs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• 4+ years experience in maintenance of mechanical system or structures
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hand-tool skills
• Vocational training in mechanical trades or associate degree ideal
• Trade background in Maritime, Automotive, Aviation or equivalent high-tech industry.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, equipment schematics etc.)
• Experience performing component, subsystem and system level test and diagnosing/escalating issues discovered during these processes
• Exposure to operation of Maintenance Management Systems
• Maritime/forklift/crane qualifications desirable, not essential
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Ability to obtain and maintain a 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.