Engineering Development Technician

Engineering Development 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.

About The Team

Anduril's Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

About The Job

The engineering development technician will be a hands-on liaison with engineering, helping to carry out ideas from concept to reality. A strong background in troubleshooting, manufacturing, R&D, and qualification testing is desired. Working directly with the product engineering team, this position will primarily support the manufacturing and development of Anduril's drone products within the Tactical Recon and Strike division. The goal of the team is to support new product engineering through all phases of product life-cycles, including build and test of pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware, as well as supporting existing production lines and managing rework of non-conforming hardware. As a development technician, you will also be responsible for supporting engineering on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of engineering development test fleet. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines, hands-on, flexible, a quick learner, works well in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a can-do attitude.

What You'll Do

Support new product engineering during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, including building pre-production, qualification, and production hardware.

Assist with transitioning product lines from engineering development to full rate production.

Support new product engineering in the setup and activation of production lines and development/qualification of hardware test setups.

Support new product engineering in rework and recovery efforts on non-conforming hardware.

Assist with maintenance/upgrades of HITL and engineering vehicle fleet.

Provide detailed feedback to engineering team on process improvements, common issues, line layout, and work instructions.

Train production technicians during transition of product from pilot line to full rate production

Create detailed quality issue documentation for issues that occur during builds.

Maintain engineering pilot line and tool storage.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical builds, equipment assembly/test.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with engineers in development and production environments.
• Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and able to work well on a team.
• Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and production teams to improve tooling designs, processes and parts.
• Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to read and interpret wiring schematics and assembly drawings.
• Proficient with Teamcenter, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

US Salary Range $146,000 - $194,000 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:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Annual reimbursement for professional development. Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Available depending on role eligibility. Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. Pension plan with employer match. Superannuation plan.