Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anduril is a defence technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defence sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in robotics, autonomy, software, mechanical and electrical engineering to create technology solutions that radically evolve the defence capability of Australia and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, we want you to join Anduril Australia and help us build the future of defence capability.

Anduril Australia is seeking team members to diagnose, inspect, repair, refurbish and test Autonomous Underwater Vessels (AUVs, Robot Submarines!), continuously improving System reliability performance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform routine inspection, repair, refurbishment, overhaul and upgrade of AUV mechanical systems and equipment
• Diagnose mechanical issues, conducting component and subsystem-level tests, collaborating with engineers and other trades to resolve complex issues
• Operate the Maintenance Management System (MMS), ensuring accurate records of maintenance activities, parts and consumables consumption
• Conduct underway Sea testing of AUVs leaving factory or maintenance environments
• Support development, review and trial of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation for AUV maintenance activities operations
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments for maintenance and test operations, identifying and implementing mitigations
• Provide constructive feedback to design and manufacturing teams for ongoing evolution
• Be able to be deployed to the field to perform emergency repairs when necessary, potentially in challenging conditions or adverse weather
• Support customer representatives in gaining skills and experience to support fielded AUVs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• 4+ years experience in maintenance of mechanical system or structures
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hand-tool skills
• Vocational training in mechanical trades or associate degree ideal
• Trade background in Maritime, Automotive, Aviation or equivalent high-tech industry.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, equipment schematics etc.)
• Experience performing component, subsystem and system level test and diagnosing/escalating issues discovered during these processes
• Exposure to operation of Maintenance Management Systems
• Maritime/forklift/crane qualifications desirable, not essential
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NV2 Security Clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 50%