Mechanical Production Technician

Anduril; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Sydney is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our subsea robotics team, assembling complex electro-mechanical systems for next‑gen AUVs.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary group to scale production, fabricate fixtures, and support manufacturing with input to process improvements. This role requires hands-on fabrication, attention to detail, and a proactive safety mindset as we pursue Australian security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in technician roles in automotive, aircraft, maritime, or similar environments.
• Proficiency in interpreting mechanical drawings and work instructions.
• Part fabrication skills including plastic/metal machining and additive manufacturing.
• Experience performing functional checkouts and tests.
• Competent with risk assessment and hazard mitigation and related documentation.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV2 Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and integrate complex mechanical assemblies.
• Build test and manufacturing facilities; provide input to processes and practices.
• Fabricate manufacturing jigs, fixtures and equipment to improve build efficiency.
• Provide input and feedback to engineering on DFM/A.
• Interact with ERP system for work order tracking, inventory management, and quality reporting.

Skills

Years of technician experience

Interpreting technical drawings

Fabrication and machining

Functional testing

Risk assessment & hazard mitigation

Organized and detail oriented

Collaborative culture

Australian security clearance NV2

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging demands of subsea exploration. Anduril has brought to market a unique, long-range maritime vehicle leveraging a flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on existing contracts while simultaneously developing future capability across its product range.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join our growing team in Sydney. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge technology advancing subsea robotics and play a key role in delivering our AUVs to our customers. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment to scale our AUV production system, this role will involve assembling complex electro-mechanical assemblies and integrating them into the final product to be ready for service!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build, test, and integrate complex mechanical assemblies into our world class products
• Build test and manufacturing facilities, provide input to processes and practices
• Fabricate manufacturing jigs, fixtures and equipment to improve build efficiency
• Provide direct input and feedback to the engineering team on DFM/A
• Interact with digital ERP system for work order tracking, inventory management, and quality reporting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years experience in technician roles having worked in a similar environment (Automotive, Aircraft, Maritime, etc.)
• Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions.
• Part fabrication skills including plastic/metal machining and additive manufacturing
• Experience performing functional checkouts and tests
• Competent with risk assessment and hazard mitigation activities including documentation
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• 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:

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. Explore Our Benefits.

AUSTRALIAN CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.