R&D Engineering Fabrication Technician

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California · $48.56-$64.91 USD · onsite Lethality Engineering at Anduril develops and tests advanced ordnance and munitions technologies. We're seeking an R&D Engineering Technician with strong prototype-machining and fabrication capabilities to work in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves turning approved CAD and drawings into test-ready hardware. Roughly half of the role is mechanical fabrication, with the balance including instrumentation, harness troubleshooting, supplier coordination, and development-test operations. You'll work directly with engineers to identify manufacturability risks, make or procure prototype parts, and move quickly without compromising safety, documentation, or design authority. Responsibilities Machine and fabricate one-off and low-volume prototype parts from approved CAD, drawings, and technical direction Review parts with engineers and provide feedback on manufacturability, tolerances, materials, tooling, access, inspection, and lower-risk fabrication approaches Coordinate with internal or external machine shops to resolve drawing questions, schedule work, and confirm finished-part quality Set up and troubleshoot instrumentation, sensors, high-speed imaging, pressure or acoustic measurement systems, and data-acquisition equipment Build and troubleshoot cables, harnesses, connectors, and electromechanical assemblies Prepare and execute approved arena, flight, and system-level tests Maintain accurate records and document redlines, discrepancies, anomalies, and buildability feedback Handle controlled materials and operate equipment within qualifications, procedures, and authorization Manage ad hoc requests and competing priorities with limited daily oversight Required Qualifications 4+ years of hands-on prototype machining, fabrication, toolroom, model-making, or closely related high-mix hardware experience Demonstrated ability to take an approved CAD model or mechanical drawing to a finished part Ability to read mechanical drawings, understand GD&T, tolerances, materials, and inspection requirements Experience coordinating internal or external machine shops Reliable organization, safety judgment, documentation, and communication across ad hoc work and multiple engineering customers Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Preferred Qualifications B.S., Mechanical Engineering Mastercam or comparable CAM experience CMM, metrology, precision inspection, or first-article experience Injection molding, welding, sheet-metal, additive-manufacturing, fixture, tooling, or rapid-rework experience Experience setting up or troubleshooting instrumentation, sensors, high-speed cameras, or data-acquisition systems Experience building or troubleshooting cables, harnesses, connectors, or electromechanical assemblies Hands-on experience with explosives, energetic materials, ordnance, munitions, range operations, or other tightly controlled hazardous work Benefits Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salary ($48.56-$64.91 USD per hour) Highly competitive equity grants Top-tier benefits for full-time employees