Engineering Technician, Vacuum & Cryogenic Systems

Anduril Industries; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Health coverage

Job summary

Anduril Industries’ Advanced Infrared Solutions team in Hudson, NH seeks a Process Technician to operate and maintain vacuum and cryogenic systems for IDCA production, ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will load dewars, monitor RGAs, perform LN2 boil-off, maintain equipment, and document processes, with a focus on precision, safety, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Experience operating high vacuum systems and RGAs with leak checking.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vacuum and cryogenic processing for IDCA production.
• Load dewars, perform LN2 boil-off, monitor pump cycles and gas collection.
• Use RGA instrumentation to screen for irregularities and debug issues.
• Maintain cleanroom equipment, document processes and travelers accurately.

Skills

High vacuum systems

Leak checkers

Residual Gas Analyzers (RGA)

Fine motor skills

MS Office

Reading schematics

Tools handling

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

Leak checkers

Residual Gas Analyzers (RGA)

Vacuum pumps

Measurement equipment

Job description

About The Team

Advanced Infrared Solutions (AIRS), formerly American Infrared Solutions, was acquired by Anduril Industries in 2025 and now operates as part of the Imaging Business Line. For more than 10 years, AIRS has designed and built world‑class, high‑performance cooled infrared cameras and subsystems, including critical components such as Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs). From its site in Hudson, NH, AIRS is expanding to supply these critical components both internally, to Anduril's Imaging products, and externally, to serve as a merchant supplier to the broader defense, space, and commercial industrial base. Growing the external merchant supplier business alongside internal production is a core strategic priority for the Business Line.

What You’ll Do

As a Process Technician, you will be responsible for the meticulous operation and maintenance of our specialized vacuum and cryogenic systems, ensuring the quality and efficiency of our IDCA production.

• Execute Vacuum & Cryogenic Processing: Meticulously load dewars onto vacuum pumps, perform precise LN2 boil‑off procedures, track pump cycle progress, and conduct daily gas collection and evaluation.
• Monitor & Troubleshoot Systems: Utilize Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA) instrumentation to monitor pump cycles, proactively screening for irregularities and performing effective debugging to ensure process integrity.
• Maintain Equipment & Cleanroom: Conduct regular maintenance on vacuum pump systems, perform dewar leak checks, and ensure the cleanliness, organization, and proper stocking of materials, including LN2, within the lab and cleanroom environments.
• Document Processes & Data: Accurately create and maintain IDCA documentation, including travelers and detailed data entry, adhering strictly to established procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience, with 5-10 years of hands‑on experience in a similar manufacturing or process environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in operating and troubleshooting high vacuum systems, leak checkers, and Residual Gas Analyzers (RGAs).
• Excellent fine motor skills and hand‑eye coordination for precision work, proficiency in using hand tools and various mechanical/electrical measurement equipment, and the ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and rudimentary schematics.
• Strong adherence to established procedures, keen attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). Experience in the infrared technical area is a significant plus.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

US Salary Range

$30—$37 USD

Benefits

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.

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