Production Technician
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position offers balanced pay and is suitable for hands-on technicians seeking experience in advanced manufacturing settings.
- Salary: $60,000–$80,000/year
- Hands-on role in advanced manufacturing
- Opportunities for learning and skill development
- Requires physical capabilities and adaptability
Pros
- Competitive salary range ($60,000–$80,000/year)
- Hands-on role fostering technical skills
- Possibilities for skill enhancement in a growing company
Cons
- Physical demands; candidates must lift and carry weights
- May require working in a time-pressured environment
- Limited remote work opportunities
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Technicians and candidates with assembly experience
- Individuals searching for hands-on roles
- Professionals interested in the production of optical systems
Not recommended for
- Newcomers without technical experience
- Candidates who want remote work or lesser demands
- Individuals not interested in manufacturing environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Member of the Production Team assembling and repairing complex, high precision electro-optical systems
- Performs production processes in accordance with documented specifications and production schedules.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production environment
- Familiar with torque and mechanical tools ( Gages and indicators)
- Able to utilize computer systems to support process transactions and quality management processes.
- Demonstrated hands-on fabrication, mechanical assembly and wiring skills
- Ability to interpret drawings , specifications and fill out travelers/ visual aids and procedures as products are built.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, flexible team environment.
- Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods of time.
- Ability to multitask stop/go into new assignments on short notice.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems
- Experience with 5S practices
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, effective time management, ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience using Microscopes
- Experience with ESD processes
- Experience with imaging, optics and alignment
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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