Lead Production Technician

Location: Ashville

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 PRODUCT

The future of defense is being built right now, and Anduril's Fury product is at its leading edge. Leveraging lattice software, Fury is designed to accelerate the development, testing, and fielding of mission autonomy into operational reality for the warfighter, delivering an unfair advantage for unrivaled deterrence.

ABOUT

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Production Technician to oversee and coordinate the technical fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance, ensure quality standards, and collaborate closely with engineering and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Lead and mentor a team of technicians in aircraft, automotive, or similar fabrication and assembly processes, including structural fabrication, mechanical integration, composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test.

* Supervise and participate in airframe construction techniques such as riveting, use of mechanical fasteners, nut plates, and ensure adherence to quality standards.

* Oversee mechanical assembly of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high-quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and component fabrication including hand soldering.

* Coordinate and perform validation and testing of electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.

* Review and verify wiring diagrams and assembly instructions to ensure accurate build and integration.

* Manage workflow in a dynamic environment, rapidly adjusting roles and responsibilities to meet production priorities and deadlines.

* Facilitate effective verbal and written communication between technicians, engineering, and production teams to resolve technical challenges and improve processes.

* Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues discovered during functional checkouts and tests.

* Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

* Working in digital tools to interpret KPI's and execution

* Delegation/flow down of daily work orders to techs

* Lead daily stand ups.

* Conduct and complete FOD audits at the start and end of each shift.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Demonstrated broad experience with aircraft, automotive, or similar fabrication, assembly, and operation including both structural and electronic systems.

* Proficient with hand tools, light power tools, and standard computer applications (web browsers, word processing).

* Working knowledge of electrical components and ability to read wiring diagrams.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

* Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

* Experience with validation, testing, and mechanical assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems.

* U.S. Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Prior hands-on experience building kits, models, or similar product lines.

* Experience programming integrated digital systems by loading firmware.

* Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent training.

* Forklift certification.

* Experience in piece-part fabrication such as sheet metal work (waterjet, press brake) and subtractive manufacturing (machining).

US Salary Range

$52,000 - $69,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits

* US Roles:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

* UK & AUS Roles:
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

* IE Roles:
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

* Income Protection:
Anduril covers life and…