Materials Lab Technician, Mechanical Testing

You take pride in doing hands-on work precisely and repeatably. A test run to method and data you can stand behind is its own reward.

You are meticulous about the details that make data trustworthy — alignment, calibration, labeling, and traceability.

You have a bias for action and ownership. You keep the queue moving and don’t wait to be asked.

You communicate clearly with the engineers you support, surfacing anomalies rather than burying them.

You care about a safe, orderly lab and treat the equipment like it’s your own.

Associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience in a materials, mechanical, or manufacturing test environment

3+ years of hands-on experience operating mechanical test equipment (servo-hydraulic or electromechanical load frames)

Experience with specimen preparation and machining, precision measurement (calipers, micrometers, extensometers), and test fixturing

Working knowledge of standardized test methods (e.g., ASTM / ISO) and the discipline to follow them exactly

Careful data-capture and record-keeping habits, with strong attention to traceability

Comfort with basic shop and hand tools and a strong lab-safety mindset

Ability to manage a queue of work and shifting priorities independently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Experience with fatigue, fracture, or other advanced / dynamic mechanical testing

Experience testing advanced or non-standard materials — composites, high-temperature alloys, or additively-manufactured parts

Familiarity with metallography or specimen sectioning, mounting, and polishing

Hands-on experience with test-frame software and data-acquisition systems (e.g., Instron, MTS)

Calibration, gauge R&R, or equipment-maintenance experience

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:

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