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Low Observables Technician

Anduril· Anduril Industries – Low Observables Team
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Ashville, OH$35/hr - $53/hrfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Hybrid role focused on composite structures and LO coatings for low observable aircraft. Responsible for composite bodywork, aerodynamic surface finishing, gap/seam treatment, panel fitting, surface preparation, and supporting LO paint operations to ensure airframes are paint-ready and LO-surface compliant.

Responsibilities

  • Perform composite bodywork including sanding, filling, fairing, and contouring of carbon fiber/epoxy airframe surfaces to achieve aerodynamic and signature-compliant surface profiles.
  • Apply and finish aerodynamic fillers, gap fillers, and seam sealants to panel interfaces, fastener locations, access doors, and structural joints to maintain LO surface continuity.
  • Fit, trim, and install composite panels, access covers, and LO-critical fairings to engineering tolerances, ensuring flush fits and minimal step/gap at all interfaces.
  • Fabricate minor composite repair patches, shims, and filler details using wet layup, pre-preg, or paste adhesive systems as directed by engineering.
  • Sand, contour, and blend repair areas to match surrounding outer mold line (OML) geometry using templates, contour gauges, and straightedges.
  • Perform full surface preparation of composite structures for LO coatings
  • Prepare masking layouts for complex LO coating schemes including multi-zone thickness requirements, edge treatments, and keep-out areas per engineering drawings.
  • Support LO paint team during spray operations: material handling, booth setup, wet edge assistance, panel rotation/positioning, and environmental monitoring.
  • Hand-apply LO edge treatments, RAM tapes, gap fill compounds, and conductive sealants to areas inaccessible by spray application.
  • Perform touch-up and localized hand-application of primer and LO coatings in tight access areas, fastener recesses, and complex geometry zones.
  • Interpret and work from engineering drawings, 3D models, process specifications, work instructions, and MIL-spec/company-spec documents
  • Maintain detailed process documentation: rework records, inspection data, material traceability, and panel fit measurements
  • Identify process improvements for surface finishing, panel fit, and paint-prep workflows.

Qualifications

  • - High school diploma or GED.
  • - Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in composite/metal structures: fabrication, repair, bonding, surface finishing, or assembly in aerospace, automotive, and/or composite production
  • - Proficiency in composite sanding, filling, and contouring to achieve specified surface profiles (flatness, contour, roughness/waviness requirements).
  • - Experience with filler and sealant systems: mixing, application (trowel, squeegee, caulk gun, spatula), and finishing to flush/smooth condition.
  • - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and MIL-spec documents.
  • - Experience with precision measurement: feeler gauges, step gauges, calipers, micrometers, contour templates, and/or surface profilometers.
  • - Working knowledge of composite surface preparation methods for adhesive bonding and/or coating application (solvent wipe, abrasion, media blast, peel ply).
  • - Knowledge of aerospace quality requirements; experience working within AS9100, Nadcap, or equivalent quality management systems.
  • - 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, hearing protection, and safety harness for extended periods.
  • - Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces or elevated platforms for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Required:Composite sanding, filling, and contouringFiller and sealant systemsReading engineering drawings and MIL-spec documents

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and more) available to full-time employees.
  • For more information, Explore Our Benefits (link provided in job posting).
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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