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Senior Low Observables Technician

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware
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Ashville, OH$41/hr - $61/hrFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior LO Coatings Technician role within Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike Low Observable Team, responsible for preparing, applying, and qualifying radar-absorbing materials and LO coatings to composite and metallic airframes in a fast-paced, high-output manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and apply low observable (LO) coatings, radar absorbing materials (RAM), and specialty aerospace coatings (primers, topcoats, edge treatments) to composite and metallic substrates.
  • Perform surface preparation of carbon fiber/epoxy composite and metallic structures including solvent cleaning, hand abrasion, media blasting, masking, and surface energy verification.
  • Mix multi-component coating systems (epoxy primers, polyurethane topcoats, RAM formulations) per process specifications, ensuring correct ratios, pot life tracking, and viscosity verification.
  • Apply coatings via HVLP spray, airless spray, hand layup, trowel, squeegee, and brush methods to achieve specified thickness, surface finish, and electromagnetic performance requirements; perform in-process quality checks (wet film thickness, dry film thickness, surface profile, adhesion testing, visual inspection).
  • Operate and maintain spray equipment, mixing stations, spray booths, and curing ovens.
  • Interpret and work from engineering drawings, process specifications, work instructions, and MIL-spec documents.
  • Maintain detailed process documentation including batch records, environmental logs, inspection records, and material traceability.
  • Support development and qualification of new LO coating processes, materials, and application techniques with engineering teams.
  • Perform rework and repair of nonconforming coatings including localized sanding, chemical stripping, and re-application.
  • Identify process improvements and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
  • Support production schedule commitments with a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience applying coatings (primers, topcoats) in a production or research environment.
  • Proficiency with HVLP and conventional spray equipment; demonstrated ability to control DFT within tight tolerances.
  • Experience with composite substrate surface preparation (hand abrasion, solvent wipe, media blast, peel ply assessment).
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and MIL-spec documents.
  • U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to wear required PPE including full-face respirator, supplied air hood, chemical-resistant suit, and safety harness for extended periods.
  • Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces or elevated platforms for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to travel domestically/internationally, up to 25% of the time in the near term.

Skills

Required:Low observable (LO) coatings applicationSurface preparationCoating formulation and mixingQuality and inspection

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, recovery, and other protections) available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation.
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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