Anduril Industries

Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Dev Fabrication Technician to join their Dev Manufacturing Team in Costa Mesa, CA, to fabricate and modify parts and assemblies for rapidly evolving hardware programs.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld parts, structures, and assemblies in support of prototype and development hardware.
• Operate fabrication tools and equipment safely, including grinders, bandsaws, shears, drill presses, brakes, rollers, and related shop equipment.
• Perform cutting, fitting, bending, forming, rolling, grinding, drilling, and finishing operations.
• Weld small and large structures and assemblies using processes such as MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, and FCAW.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical instructions, and work orders.
• Work through R&D fabrication tasks where designs may be evolving, incomplete, or subject to change.
• Partner with engineers, shop managers, shop leads, machinists, and other fabricators to resolve build and manufacturability issues.
• Inspect work for dimensional accuracy, fit, finish, and conformance to drawings or build requirements.
• Support shop organization, tool readiness, safety practices, and workflow improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of welding experience using GMAW, FCAW, and/or GTAW.
• Experience welding steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or similar materials.
• 5+ years of metal fabrication experience in an R&D, prototype, aerospace, automotive, motorsports, defense, manufacturing, or similar hands-on hardware environment.
• Experience using fabrication equipment such as grinders, shears, brakes, drill presses, bandsaws, rollers, or related shop tools.
• Experience performing cutting, fitting, bending, forming, grinding, drilling, and finishing operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical instructions, and work orders.
• Basic experience using conventional machining equipment such as manual mills and/or lathes.
• Experience working on prototype, low-volume, custom, or development hardware.
• Ability to work from evolving designs, incomplete information, or changing build requirements.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials, parts, and shop equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Additional Information

• Location: Costa Mesa, CA