Mechanical Maintenance Technician

andurilindustries

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Sydney · Australia

Posted Aug 7, 2026

Full-time
Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Undersea Dominance - Engineering & Operations : Field Operations Support

Job description

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.

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
A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Ability to obtain and maintain a NV2 Security Clearance

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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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