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R&D Engineering Technician

Anduril· Mission Systems : Imaging Engineering : Imaging - Engineering Technicians
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Hudson, NH$74k - $99kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

R&D Engineering Technician role focused on collaborating with development and test engineers to create and evaluate optical systems, fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, manage rapid prototyping, and support internal and external testing for infrared camera systems across airborne, maritime, and space platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with development and test engineers to build and test new infrared optical systems for airborne, maritime and space platforms
  • Fabricate and assemble high quality, high reliability and electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Develop and implement integration and test fixtures; setup and use existing test equipment, monitor, and report the results.
  • Own internal prototyping resources, including mechanical and electrical fabrication equipment
  • Manage R+D space from a facilities and organizational standpoint
  • Travel to external laboratories and test sites as needed.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as an electro-mechanical technician working on high-precision micro-assemblies, vacuum systems, or wafer-handling equipment.
  • Rapid Prototyping Ownership: Proven ability to manage R&D builds from concept to completion with minimal oversight—including sourcing components, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Electrical Fundamentals: Strong working knowledge of basic electrical principles (e.g., Ohm’s Law, calculating voltage drop, sizing wire gauges based on current/amperage).
  • Harness & Cable Fabrication: Hands-on experience building, routing, and troubleshooting custom wiring harnesses and power cables, including precision soldering, pin crimping, and connector assembly.
  • Process Documentation: Ability to document assembly workflows, redline engineering drawings, and draft initial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from a technician's viewpoint.
  • Work Environment: Comfortable wearing full cleanroom attire (gown, mask, gloves) and following strict ESD-control protocols.

Skills

Required:Electro-mechanical assemblyRapid prototypingElectrical fundamentalsHarness and cable fabricationDocumentation and SOPsCleanroom and ESD protocols

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and other support) available at little to no cost to employees.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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