Lead Technician, Roadrunner

The role

The Lead Technician will oversee and coordinate the technical fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems. This role involves leading a team of technicians and collaborating with engineering and production teams.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of technicians in aircraft, automotive, or similar fabrication and assembly processes.
• Supervise and participate in airframe construction techniques.
• Oversee mechanical assembly of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, wire harnesses, and component fabrication.
• Coordinate and perform validation and testing of electronic components.
• Review and verify wiring diagrams and assembly instructions.
• Manage workflow in a dynamic environment to meet production priorities.
• Facilitate communication between technicians, engineering, and production teams.
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues during functional checkouts and tests.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the production floor.

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.
• Working knowledge of electrical components and ability to read wiring diagrams.
• Strong organizational skills to lead a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with validation, testing, and mechanical assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice to have

• 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).

Benefits

• Housing provided during 3-month training in Costa Mesa.
• Transportation provided during 3-month training in Costa Mesa.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.
• Requires relocation to Costa Mesa for a 3-month training program.
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company is building Arsenal-1, its first hyperscale manufacturing facility, in Pickaway County, Ohio.