Lead Production Technician

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Ashville, OH · Manufacturing : Manufacturing

This role is for a Lead Production Technician at Anduril, a defense technology company. The technician will oversee the fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems for autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring quality standards, coordinating validation and testing, managing workflow, and troubleshooting issues. The role requires experience in fabrication, assembly, and electrical components, with strong organizational and communication skills. Experience with digital systems programming and A&P license are preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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.
  2. Supervise and participate in airframe construction techniques such as riveting, use of mechanical fasteners, nut plates, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
  3. Oversee mechanical assembly of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high-quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and component fabrication including hand soldering.
  4. Coordinate and perform validation and testing of electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
  5. Review and verify wiring diagrams and assembly instructions to ensure accurate build and integration.

Skills

Required

  • 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.

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).

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.