Senior Low Observables TechnicianActive
The opportunity
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S.
What you'll do
Prepare and apply low observable (LO) coatings, radar absorbing materials: (RAM), and specialty aerospace coatings (primers, topcoats, edge treatments) to composite and metallic substrates.
Perform surface preparation of carbon fiber/epoxy composite and metallic: structures including solvent cleaning, hand abrasion, media blasting, masking, and surface energy verification.
Mix multi-component coating systems (epoxy primers, polyurethane topcoats,: RAM formulations) per process specifications, ensuring correct ratios, pot life tracking, and viscosity verification.
Apply coatings via HVLP spray, airless spray, hand layup, trowel, squeegee,: and brush methods to achieve specified thickness, surface finish, and electromagnetic performance requirements Perform in-process quality checks including wet film thickness, dry film thickness (DFT), surface profile, adhesion testing, and visual inspection per aerospace standards.
Operate and maintain spray equipment, mixing stations, spray booths, and curing ovens.
Interpret and work from engineering drawings, process specifications, work: instructions, and MIL-spec documents.
What they're looking for
- Maintain detailed process documentation including batch records,: environmental logs, inspection records, and material traceability.
- Support development and qualification of new LO coating processes, materials,: and application techniques alongside engineering teams.
- Perform rework and repair of nonconforming coatings including localized: sanding, chemical stripping, and re-application.
- Identify process improvements and contribute to lean manufacturing: initiatives — we expect everyone on the team to challenge the status quo.
