Production Technician

Anduril-1; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring a Production Technician to support its solid rocket motor business by building inert components, mixing propellants, and performing final assemblies. The role requires comfort with hazardous chemicals, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to stop work when safety concerns arise.

You will collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering, quality, and safety teams on process improvements, data collection, and tooling maintenance. A U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience building solid rocket motors or manufacturing.
• Experience in regulated environments (AS9100, ISO) and understanding of warranty when performing an operation “buy-off.”
• Proficiency with reading and using calipers, scales, and gages.
• Rigid adherence to safety precautions in all working environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with hand-tools and standard industrial adhesives.
• Proficient with computer applications.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
• Capable of lifting at least 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SRM cases for casting operations.
• Perform nozzle and igniter assembly operations.
• Install igniter and/or nozzle assemblies onto multiple different types of solid rocket motors.
• Work with design and manufacturing engineering, quality, and safety departments on process refinement and continuous improvement activities.
• Data collection and data entry.
• Clean and reset multiple types of tooling.
• Ensure the working environment is kept clean and organized.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Solid rocket motors manufacturing

Regulated environment compliance

Reading calipers, scales, and gages

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-tools proficiency

General computer proficiency

Education

Mechanical degree or certification

Tools

AS9100 / ISO experience

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.

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.

ABOUT THE TEAM

As a Production Technician, you will support Anduril’s solid rocket motor business line by building up inert components, mixing and casting solid rocket propellants and performing motor final assemblies. This position requires that you be comfortable handling potentially hazardous chemicals, can maintain exceptional attention to detail, and, above all else, have the courage to call a “Stop Work” if the situation calls for it. You will also be expected to quickly adapt to new designs and be able to provide significant, meaningful inputs to Manufacturing Engineering on topics like process development, continuous improvement, and work instruction revisions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare SRM cases for casting operations.
• Perform nozzle and igniter assembly operations.
• Install igniter and/or nozzle assemblies onto multiple different types of solid rocket motors.
• Work with design and manufacturing engineering, quality, and safety departments on process refinement and continuous improvement activities.
• Data collection and data entry.
• Clean and reset multiple types of tooling.
• Ensure the working environment is kept clean and organized.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience building solid rocket motors or manufacturing industry experience. Work on a mechanical degree or certification also contributes to our assessment of this requirement
• Experience working in a regulated environment (AS9100, ISO, etc) and understand the importance of your personal warranty when performing an operation “buy-off.”
• Proficiency with reading and using equipment such as calipers, scales, and gages.
• Rigid adherence to safety precautions in all working environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with hand-tools and standard industrial adhesives.
• Proficient with computer applications.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
• Fit enough to deal with regular stair climbing, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, and standing for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting at least 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a hazardous environment.
• Experience in chemistry, manufacturing, or similar fields
• Experience with the aerospace and defense industries
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$60,000 - $78,000 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 .

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