Lead Technician, Road Runner

Lead Technician, Road Runner Location: Ashville, Ohio, United States Compensation: $31 USD / hour Job Tags: Hardware About The Role 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 realtime, 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. Anduril, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, is building Arsenal-1, its first hyperscale manufacturing facility, just 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 America's warfighting capabilities, and enhancing deterrence amid rising international threats. The future of defense is being built right now, and Anduril's Roadrunner product is at its leading edge. Roadrunner is a cutting‑edge VTOL (Vertical Take‑Off and Landing) counter‑UAS interceptor, designed for autonomous air defense operations. Roadrunner rapidly detects, tracks, and neutralizes hostile unmanned aircraft systems to protect critical assets and personnel. About The Team The Roadrunner Team (RLT) will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal-1, our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Ashville, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world‑class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 3 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio. What You'll Do 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. Supervise and participate in airframe construction techniques such as riveting, use of mechanical fasteners, nut plates, and ensure adherence to quality standards. Oversee mechanical assembly of complex electro‑mechanical assemblies, high‑quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and component fabrication including hand soldering. Coordinate and perform validation and testing of electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks. Review and verify wiring diagrams and assembly instructions to ensure accurate build and integration. Manage workflow in a dynamic environment, rapidly adjusting roles and responsibilities to meet production priorities and deadlines. Facilitate effective verbal and written communication between technicians, engineering, and production teams to resolve technical challenges and improve processes. Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues discovered during functional checkouts and tests. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements. 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 (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. U.S. Citizen Required Preferred Qualifications 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). Hourly Rate T4 Starting Hourly Rate: $31.00 The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard