Sr. Fabrication Technician
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Fabrication
Sr. Fabrication Technician Fabricate complex sheet metal components for military systems using advanced welding and forming techniques
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Compensation: $45,000 - 53,000 USD / year
Job Tags:
Hardware
The Role
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.
- Work with fellow Technicians and Engineers to fabricate items using various techniques, such as welding, drilling, grinding, and sawing
- Perform quality checks on completed products
- Troubleshoot issues with the fabrication equipment
- Follow OSHA safety guidelines
- 7+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience (using press brakes, finger brakes, slip rollers, bead rollers, and other forming equipment)
- 7+ years experience in welding (GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) of steel, stainless, aluminum, exotic alloys
- 7+ years of metal fabrication in an R&D environment
- Advanced skills in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings, conventional machining equipment (mill/lathe)
- Ability to work through R&D tasks with limited oversight (evaluate, design, order materials, execute)
- High level of mechanical aptitude (aerospace/automotive/motorsports background)
- Advanced mathematical and engineering skills
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing procedures
- Ability to multi-task
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
- Water Jet/Laser cutting experience
- CAD (Solidworks) experience
- General knowledge with AC and DC electrical systems
US Hourly Range
$45 - $53 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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits:
For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI):
Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa:
Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril. - Basic Life/AD&D and long‑term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support:
Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. - Mental Health Resources:
We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching and more. Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. - A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions:
For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro‑kitchens. - Company‑funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
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