R&D Engineering Technician Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Hudson (NH); Presencial; USD 88.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Anduril Industries in Hudson, New Hampshire, is seeking an experienced R&D Engineering Technician to own end-to-end rapid prototyping and testing of infrared optical systems for airborne, maritime, and space platforms. You will fabricate high-quality electro-mechanical assemblies, manage rapid prototyping workflows, and troubleshoot across internal resources and external testing initiatives.

The role supports the Anduril Imaging line focused on infrared camera systems and requires hands-on

Formación

• 10+ years of electro-mechanical technician experience with high-precision micro-assemblies, vacuum systems, or wafer-handling equipment.
• Rapid prototyping ownership from concept to completion, including sourcing, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of basic electrical principles (Ohm's Law, voltage drop, wire sizing).
• Hands-on experience building and routing custom wiring harnesses and power cables with precision soldering and connector assembly.
• Ability to document assembly workflows, redline drawings, and draft SOPs from a technician’s viewpoint.
• Comfort wearing full cleanroom attire and following strict ESD-control protocols.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Build and test new infrared optical systems for airborne, maritime, and space platforms.
• Fabricate, assemble, and ensure high reliability electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Develop and implement integration and test fixtures; operate and monitor test equipment and report results.
• Own internal prototyping resources and manage R&D space facilities.
• Coordinate with external labs and test sites as needed.

Conocimientos

10+ years of experience

Rapid Prototyping Ownership

Electrical Fundamentals

Harness & Cable Fabrication

Process Documentation

ESD / Cleanroom Protocols

Security Clearance (US)

Herramientas

Solidworks

Altium

Matlab

Python

LabVIEW

Descripción del empleo

R&D Engineering Technician

Own end-to-end rapid prototyping and testing of infrared optical systems for defense platforms

Location: Hudson, New Hampshire

Compensation: $88,000 - 117,000 USD / year

About The Role

R&D Engineering Technician

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.

As the R&D Engineering Technician, you will collaborate closely with development and test engineers to create and evaluate innovative optical systems for various platforms, including airborne, maritime, and space applications. You will be responsible for fabricating high-quality electro-mechanical assemblies and managing the rapid prototyping process, ensuring all projects are executed efficiently and effectively. Additionally, your expertise in troubleshooting and assembly will be crucial as you oversee internal prototyping resources and support external testing initiatives. The Anduril Imaging business line is developing infrared camera systems at the highest priority level designated by the Department of War. This role will be directly working with the engineering team and be crucial to the success of these development efforts.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with development and test engineers to build and test new infrared optical systems for airborne, maritime and space platforms
• Fabricate and assemble high quality, high reliability and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Develop and implement integration and test fixtures; setup and use existing test equipment, monitor, and report the results.
• Own internal prototyping resources, including mechanical and electrical fabrication equipment
• Manage R+D space from a facilities and organizational standpoint
• Travel to external laboratories and test sites as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as an electro-mechanical technician working on high-precision micro-assemblies, vacuum systems, or wafer-handling equipment.
• Rapid Prototyping Ownership: Proven ability to manage R&D builds from concept to completion with minimal oversight—including sourcing components, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Electrical Fundamentals: Strong working knowledge of basic electrical principles (e.g., Ohm's Law, calculating voltage drop, sizing wire gauges based on current/amperage).
• Harness & Cable Fabrication: Hands‑on experience building, routing, and troubleshooting custom wiring harnesses and power cables, including precision soldering, pin crimping, and connector assembly.
• Process Documentation: Ability to document assembly workflows, redline engineering drawings, and draft initial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from a technician's viewpoint.
• Work Environment: Comfortable wearing full cleanroom attire (gown, mask, gloves) and following strict ESD-control protocols.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the alignment and characterization of optical systems
• NPI (new product introduction) and ability to train / lead others to scale up
• Experience with test and measurement equipment (Instron, CMM, optical comparator, etc.)
• Familiarity with Mechanical and Electrical Software tools (Solidworks, Altium) and scripting/automation languages (Matlab, Python, Labview) as GUI.

US Salary Range $88,000 —$117,000 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:

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.

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