Process Technician Hardware

Front Door Defense; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Hudson, New Hampshire is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain specialized vacuum and cryogenic IDCA processing equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. You will load dewars, manage LN2 boil-off, monitor RGAs, troubleshoot, and keep the lab and cleanroom stocked and organized, following strict procedures and documentation.

The role requires an associate degree and 5–10 years’ hands-on experience with high vacuum systems, with strong attention

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 5–10 years' hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating high vacuum systems, leak checkers, and RGAs.
• Strong fine motor skills and ability to read drawings and use measurement equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; infrared knowledge is a plus.
• U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Execute Vacuum & Cryogenic Processing: load dewars onto vacuum pumps, perform LN2 boil-off, track pump cycles, and collect gas data.
• Monitor systems with RGA instrumentation and troubleshoot to ensure process integrity.
• Maintain vacuum equipment and cleanroom, including LN2 stock and lab organization.
• Document processes and data with travelers and precise data entry.

Skills

High vacuum systems operation

Precise mechanical work

Hand tools usage

Reading drawings & schematics

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA)

Leak checkers

Vacuum pumps

Job description

Process Technician

Optimize and execute vacuum/cryogenic IDCA processing to ensure quality

Location: Hudson, New Hampshire

Compensation: $30-37 USD per hour

About The Role

Process Technician

Hudson, New Hampshire, United States

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 - $37 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:

Benefits

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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