Mechanical Assembly Technician

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries’ Advanced Infrared Solutions unit in Hudson, NH is expanding its production team to assemble and repair complex, high-precision electro-optical systems, with emphasis on quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires manual lathe work, hands-on fabrication, wiring, and the ability to interpret drawings and travelers. You’ll support quality processes while thriving in a fast-paced, flexible team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing/production.
• Familiar with torque/tools (gages, indicators).
• Able to interpret drawings, specs and travelers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair high-precision electro-optical systems on the production line.
• Follow documented specifications and production schedules.
• Operate manual/conventional lathe for precision machining.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical assembly

Wiring skills

Drawings interpretation

MS Office

Security clearance eligibility

Team player

Heavy lifting

Tools

Torque tools

Gages and indicators

Microscopes

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:

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

• Member of the Production Team assembling and repairing complex, high precision electro-optical systems
• Performs production processes in accordance with documented specifications and production schedules.
• Proficiency in manual/conventional lathe operation for precision machining

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Familiar with torque and mechanical tools (Gages and indicators)
• Able to utilize computer systems to support process transactions and quality management processes.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication, mechanical assembly and wiring skills
• Ability to interpret drawings , specifications and fill out travelers/ visual aids and procedures as products are built.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, flexible team environment.
• Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods of time.
• Ability to multitask stop/go into new assignments on short notice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems
• Experience with 5S practices
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, effective time management, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience using Microscopes
• Experience with ESD processes
• Experience with imaging, optics and alignment

US Salary Range

$1 - $1 USD

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 .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.