Precision Electro-Optical Assembly Technician

Anduril Industries; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Lexington, VA is seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join our Production Team. In this hands-on role, you will assemble, inspect, and troubleshoot complex electro-optical systems, ensuring alignment and integration to meet mission-critical requirements.

This role demands 5+ years of precision electro-mechanical experience, ability to read engineering drawings, use metrology tools, lift 50 pounds, and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in precision electro-mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and SOPs.
• Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and torque gages.
• Ability to life and carry 50 pounds for short periods of time unassisted.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Precision Assembly: Build, align, integrate, and rework complex electro-optical and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies and final systems.
• Process Execution: Follow detailed manufacturing work instructions, engineering drawings, schematics, and production schedules with zero-defect mentality.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete production routers, travelers, inspection records, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) accurately and in real-time.
• Tooling & Metrology: Set up and safely operate standard mechanical hand tools, calibrated torque equipment, optical test gear, and precision measuring tools (indicators, height gages, micrometers).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Manufacturing, Optical, and Quality Engineers to troubleshoot hardware anomalies and continuously improve assembly procedures.
• Workplace Standards: Maintain a safe, organized, and contamination-controlled workspace adhering to ESD prevention and 5S standards.

Skills

Precision assembly

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Lifting 50 lbs

Security clearance

Job description

Anduril Industries in Lexington, VA is seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join our Production Team. In this hands-on role, you will assemble, inspect, and troubleshoot complex electro-optical systems, ensuring alignment and integration to meet mission-critical requirements.

This role demands 5+ years of precision electro-mechanical experience, ability to read engineering drawings, use metrology tools, lift 50 pounds, and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance.