Anduril
R&D Engineering Technician
$88K–$117K
Hudson, New Hampshire, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years.
About the job
Build, test, and prototype infrared optical systems and electro-mechanical assemblies for airborne, maritime, and space applications.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with engineers to build and test infrared optical systems; develop and use integration and test fixtures and equipment.
- Fabricate and assemble electro-mechanical systems, troubleshoot prototypes, and manage internal prototyping resources.
- Organize R&D facilities and document assembly processes; travel to external laboratories and test sites as needed.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience as an electro-mechanical technician working on high-precision micro-assemblies, vacuum systems, or wafer-handling equipment.
- Ability to manage R&D builds from concept to completion, including sourcing, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical principles and hands-on experience fabricating and troubleshooting wiring harnesses and power cables.
- Ability to document workflows, redline engineering drawings, and draft SOPs; comfortable with cleanroom attire and strict ESD protocols.
Nice to have
- Background in defense, aerospace, NIR, or optical industries; certified cleanroom experience; familiarity with ISO quality management systems or 5S; soldering certifications.
- Experience with optical alignment and characterization, NPI, training others, test and measurement equipment, or tools such as Solidworks, Altium, Matlab, Python, and Labview.
Pay
$88,000 — $117,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Solidworks, Altium, Matlab, Python, Labview, Instron, CMM, IPC J-STD-001
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