IR Imaging R&D Technician – Precision Optics & Prototyping

Anduril Industries; New Jersey; On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced R&D Engineering Technician to collaborate with development and test engineers, fabricating high-quality electro-mechanical assemblies for infrared optical systems used on airborne, maritime, and space platforms.

You will own internal prototyping resources, develop fixtures, and manage R&D space, while complying with strict cleanroom protocols and high-precision assembly standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electro-mechanical technician experience with high-precision micro-assemblies, vacuum systems, or wafer-handling equipment.
• Rapid prototyping ownership from concept to completion—sourcing components, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Electrical fundamentals: Ohm’s law, voltage drop calculations, wiring gauge sizing.
• Har­­ness fabrication: building, routing, and troubleshooting custom wiring harnesses and power cables with precise soldering and crimping.
• Process documentation: document assembly workflows, redline drawings, and draft SOPs from a technician’s view.
• Comfort wearing cleanroom attire (gown, mask, gloves) and following ESD-control protocols.
• Preferred: defense/aerospace or near-infrared/optical industry experience.
• Experience in certified cleanrooms (Class 1,000+) and ISO/5S lean practices.
• Soldering certifications (IPC J-STD-001 / IPC-A-610) are a strong plus.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development and test engineers to build and test infrared optical systems for airborne, maritime and space platforms.
• Fabricate and assemble high-quality, high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Develop and implement integration and test fixtures; set up and use existing test equipment, monitor results and report findings.
• Own internal prototyping resources, including mechanical and electrical fabrication equipment.
• Manage R&D space from facilities and organizational perspectives.
• Travel to external laboratories and test sites as needed.

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced R&D Engineering Technician to collaborate with development and test engineers, fabricating high-quality electro-mechanical assemblies for infrared optical systems used on airborne, maritime, and space platforms.

You will own internal prototyping resources, develop fixtures, and manage R&D space, while complying with strict cleanroom protocols and high-precision assembly standards.