Field Mechanical Technician, Counter Intrusion

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$113,000–$155,000 / yr
Posted
121 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $134k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Field Mechanical Technician, Counter Intrusion

Field Mechanical Technician, Counter Intrusion joins the Technical Operations team to deploy and support defense products globally. This role involves executing technical operations, performing field maintenance, providing customer training, and troubleshooting complex issues involving hardware, software, and networking in unstructured environments. The technician will manage site infrastructure including generators, solar power systems, and hydraulic systems, while also maintaining tower structures like guy wires and lightning protection. Key responsibilities include conducting root-cause analyses for defense systems, managing documentation, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve products throughout their lifecycle. Required skills include mechanical aptitude, experience operating aerial lifts and forklifts, and proficiency in IP networking fundamentals and Linux command line interfaces. The role addresses the technical challenges of ensuring high availability and performance for critical military defense systems across diverse and remote global locations.

What you'll do

  • Execute technical operations including field maintenance, customer support, and training for defense projects.
  • Resolve complex hardware, software, and networking issues in unstructured environments.
  • Climb towers to install and repair sensor equipment like cameras, radars, and PTUs.
  • Troubleshoot and repair critical site infrastructure including generators, solar power systems, and hydraulic systems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on tower structures, guy wires, and lightning protection systems.
  • Conduct root-cause analyses and implement preventive measures following field incidents.
  • Provide technical guidance to account managers and feedback for product refinement to engineering teams.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation for hardware, software, and operational procedures.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in problem solving at the interface of hardware, software, and networking in unstructured environments.
  • Ability to climb towers to install, maintain, and repair sensor equipment including cameras, radars, and PTUs.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair site infrastructure such as generators, solar power systems, and hydraulic systems.
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance on tower structure components like guy wires, anchors, and lightning protection systems.
  • Experience operating specialized equipment including aerial lifts and forklifts.
  • Ability to travel to remote regions of the world for up to two months at a time for at least 50% of the year.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/Secret clearance.
  • Preferred: B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.

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