Lead R&D Technician
Anduril· Manufacturing : Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike - Production : Production Operations
Quincy, MA$41/hr - $54/hrFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
R&D Lead Technician overseeing daily activities and task allocation for a team of R&D technicians, hands-on building, troubleshooting, and assembling complex AUVs and electromechanical assemblies, while interfacing with engineering and production to meet project goals.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to all stages of the vehicle product development and manufacturing life cycle and provide feedback to the engineering team
- Build, integrate, and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies into our world class AUVs
- Apply competency in use of hand tools, assembly tooling and general manufacturing equipment
- Complete transactions in computer production systems (MES, NetSuite, JIRA) on daily basis
- Provide training and support new operator training as required
- Show up every day with a high level of urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done
- Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
- Lead technician staff in production and delivery of various commercial & development products
- While executing manufacturing operations, apply a higher level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair
- Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on time delivery goals
- Be an active participant in 5S and continuous improvement activities
- Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and X-training
Qualifications
- 7+ years of electronics experience in an R&D environment
- Ability to work through R&D tasks with limited oversight
- Experience with building and troubleshooting cables and wiring harnesses
- Familiar and comfortable with soldering, crimping, assembling cables and connectors
- A full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principals
- Extremely reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics
- Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensors
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Skills
Required:Electronics troubleshootingSoldering and crimpingReading electrical schematicsLEAN / NPI to production lifecycle
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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