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LAYIQ - R&D Engineering Technician at Anduril, Hudson, NH

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.
REQUIRED 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.
Preferred (Nice to Have): Background in the Defense, Aerospace, or Near-Infrared (NIR) / Optical industries.
Experience operating within certified cleanrooms (Class 1,000 / 100 or better).
Familiarity with ISO quality management systems and
5S lean manufacturing methodologies.
Soldering certifications (e.g., IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610) are a strong plus.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with the alignment and characterization of optical systems
NPI (new product introduction) and ability to train / lead others to scale up
Experience with test and measurement equipment (Instron, CMM, optical comparator, etc.)
Familiarity with Mechanical and Electrical Software tools (Solidworks, Altium) and scripting/automation languages (Matlab, Python, Labview) as GUI.

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