EOL Test Technician, Barracuda

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real‑time, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE SITE

Anduril is building Arsenal‑1, its first hyper‑scale manufacturing facility, south of Columbus, Ohio in Pickaway County. Arsenal‑1 is redefining the scale and speed that autonomous systems and weapons can be produced for the United States and its allies and partners. This is a monumental and essential step toward rebuilding America’s defense industrial base, strengthening warfighting capabilities, and enhancing deterrence amid rising international threats.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The future of defense is being built right now, and Anduril’s Barracuda product is at its leading edge. Barracuda is a family of air‑breathing autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) purpose‑built for hyper‑scale production and mass employment. The Barracuda family includes Barracuda‑100, Barracuda‑250, and Barracuda‑500. Each increment offers increasing size, range and payload capacity, but all Barracudas are compatible with a host of payloads and employment mechanisms, support a variety of missions, and provide warfighters with an adaptable and upgradeable capability to counter evolving threats.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Barracuda Launch Team (BLT) will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal‑1, our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Ashville, OH. This team will train under our world‑class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for three months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Test Technician, EOL (End of Line) to join our team at our Ashville, OH facility. In this role you will work on cutting‑edge technology and play a key role in delivering our AAVs to customers by working hands‑on with our engineering team in a multidisciplinary environment to scale production. This role will test complex electromechanical assemblies and End of Line product. The role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a three‑month training program. Housing, transportation, and other needs will be provided during the stay.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Test Technician, EOL will report to the Production Supervisor and lead or work alongside other test technicians Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and operations staff and test as part of overall AAV production integration Apply a higher level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair while executing manufacturing operations Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines Work on the line, provide training and support new operator onboarding as required Perform configuration tasks to flash load correct software and firmware versions onto devices Build, test, and integrate complex electrical and mechanical assemblies into our world‑class AAVs Execute detailed sub‑system End‑of‑Line tests from prepared procedures Perform incoming quality inspection testing on PCBA’s Proficient at troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronics and integrated circuits to the component level Help develop, document, and improve the production process Maintain 5S work areas, perform part inspections, close out work orders, and follow safety best practices Support management of tools, equipment, and lab supplies (maintenance, calibrations, raw material stock) Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and cross‑training Show up every day with a high level of urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done Perform additional tasks in support of business objectives or to develop individual skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years in electronics and test working in relevant fields such as robotics, defense, or aerospace Solid background in electronics working in relevant fields (Robotics, Defense, Avionics) Prior experience as a Test Technician, either in‑kind or directly, in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment Experience in preparing and executing test procedures with high levels of attention to detail Familiarity with electrical engineering principles and concepts Experience working from technical documentation, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings Commitment to a high‑quality product and strong sense of personal accountability Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, etc. Extremely organized and detail‑oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills Has a never‑ending sense of urgency and enthusiasm U.S. Citizen Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in air‑breathing autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) Experience working with electrical systems up to 400VDC IPC 610 and/or 620 certification Experience with low volume high‑mix manufacturing

HOURLY RATE

T2 Starting Hourly Rate: $24.00 T3 Starting Hourly Rate: $28.00

BENEFITS

Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes health, recovery, and other supports at little to no cost to employees. Benefits are designed to ensure you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril