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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Lead Production Technician - Missiles

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Ana, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in production-oriented manufacturing or electro-mechanical technician fields.
  • Prior experience leading a team, either in-kind or directly, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • A full understanding of the product life cycle from new product introduction to scaled production, lean manufacturing principles, and engineering change orders.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, including mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specifications, and electrical schematics.
  • Ability to work reliably, stay organized and detail-oriented, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled data, information, or facilities.
  • Flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and extended hours during peak periods as needed.
  • Ability to stand for long periods and climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as needed.
  • Ability to travel 50% of the time with short notice.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technician staff in the production and delivery of unmanned aircraft systems through factory acceptance while working alongside other Production Technicians.
  • Apply advanced knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair while executing manufacturing operations.
  • Use hand tools, assembly tooling, and general manufacturing equipment.
  • Read and follow documented build instructions.
  • Ensure operators follow safety procedures and standard work tasks; audit the work area regularly to improve safety and efficiency.
  • Prioritize operators' work activities to meet on-time delivery targets, manage multiple priorities, organize workloads, and ensure operators work on the right tasks at the right time.
  • Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities and provide feedback on improving the building process.
  • Complete daily transactions in manufacturing execution systems, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, and Tableau.
  • Assist with weekly reporting on production progress, blockers, risks, and needs.
  • Follow the escalation path for floor problems and ensure they are resolved.
  • Work on the production line and provide training and support for new operator training as required.
  • Complete certification training and maintain required certifications.
  • Build a collaborative team culture that supports product knowledge, skills development, and cross-training.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Complete detailed daily record keeping and reporting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, such as engineering, business, or applied science.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a lead or production operations role.
  • Prior hands-on experience with kit, model, or experimental builds.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws.
  • A&P certification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

About the Company

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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