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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Senior Low Observables Technician

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAshville, OH, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience applying coatings, such as primers and topcoats, in a production or research environment is required.
  • Proficiency with high-velocity, low-pressure (HVLP) and conventional spray equipment, including the ability to control dry film thickness within tight tolerances, is required.
  • Experience preparing composite substrates, including hand abrasion, solvent wiping, media blasting, and peel ply assessment, is required.
  • The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and military specification documents is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • The ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator, supplied air hood, chemical-resistant suit, and safety harness, for extended periods is required.
  • The ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces or on elevated platforms for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds, is required.
  • The ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time in the near term is required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and apply low observable coatings, radar-absorbing materials, and specialty aerospace coatings, including primers, topcoats, and edge treatments, to composite and metallic substrates.
  • Prepare carbon fiber/epoxy composite and metallic structures through solvent cleaning, hand abrasion, media blasting, masking, and surface energy verification.
  • Mix multi-component coating systems, including epoxy primers, polyurethane topcoats, and radar-absorbing material formulations, according to process specifications, ensuring correct ratios, pot-life tracking, and viscosity verification.
  • Apply coatings using high-velocity, low-pressure spray, airless spray, hand layup, trowel, squeegee, and brush methods to meet specified thickness, surface finish, and electromagnetic performance requirements.
  • Perform in-process quality checks, including wet and dry film thickness, surface profile, adhesion testing, and visual inspection, according to aerospace standards.
  • Operate and maintain spray equipment, mixing stations, spray booths, and curing ovens.
  • Interpret and work from engineering drawings, process specifications, work instructions, and military specification documents.
  • Maintain process documentation, including batch records, environmental logs, inspection records, and material traceability.
  • Support development and qualification of new low observable coating processes, materials, and application techniques with engineering teams.
  • Rework and repair nonconforming coatings through localized sanding, chemical stripping, and reapplication.
  • Identify process improvements and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
  • Support production schedule commitments to ensure timely delivery.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of coatings experience on military aircraft programs, excluding low observable coatings, is preferred.
  • At least 3 years of low observable coatings experience on military aircraft programs, such as F-22, F-35, B-2, B-21, or similar, is preferred.
  • Experience with both sprayable and hand-applied radar-absorbing material systems, including trowel and squeegee applications, is preferred.
  • Experience with low observable surface detail materials, including conductive materials, molded parts, and applique, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with low observable quality checks and measurement equipment is preferred.
  • Experience with automated or robotic coating application systems is preferred.
  • Knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and experience working within AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems is preferred.
  • A background in composite manufacturing, bonding, or composite repair is preferred.
  • Experience qualifying new coating processes, including first article inspection and process validation, is preferred.
  • An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance is preferred.

About the Company

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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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