Process Technician

Anduril Industries; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 117,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Hudson, NH is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain our vacuum and cryogenic systems, ensuring high-quality IDCA production. You will load dewars onto vacuum pumps, manage LN2 boil-off, monitor pump cycles, and perform regular maintenance in a cleanroom environment.

Qualified candidates have an Associate's degree in a technical field, 5–10 years of hands-on experience with high vacuum equipment, RGAs, and precise measurement tools, plus strong attention to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent with 5-10 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or process environments.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting high vacuum systems, leak checkers, and RGAs.
• Excellent fine motor skills and ability to read mechanical drawings and rudimentary schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vacuum and cryogenic systems to ensure IDCA production quality and efficiency.
• Load dewars onto vacuum pumps, manage LN2 boil-off, track pump cycles, and perform gas collection and evaluation.
• Monitor systems using RGAs and troubleshoot issues to maintain process integrity.
• Maintain equipment and cleanroom standards, perform dewar leak checks, and manage lab material stocking and documentation.

Skills

High vacuum systems operation

Leak checkers

Residual Gas Analyzers (RGAs)

Fine motor skills

Reading mechanical drawings

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum pumps

Leak detectors

Hand tools

Mechanical/electrical measurement equipment

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

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-$41 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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