Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Factory Services team is part of the Shared Services, Systems & Infrastructure (3SI) organization within the Maritime Division. This team owns the shared technical services that support all production business lines on site, including machining, hydrostatic testing, tooling, and 3D printing.
We are looking for a Hydrostatic Test Technician to operate and maintain our hydrostatic test chamber, performing pressure testing on sealed vessels, housings, and other pressurized components used in autonomous underwater vehicles.
Responsibilities:
- Hydrostatic Test Execution: Set up, operate, and monitor the hydrostatic test chamber to perform pressure testing on sealed vessels, housings, and pressurized components.
- Test Preparation and Fixturing: Prepare components for testing by installing fittings, plugs, seals, and connections.
- Inspection and Defect Identification: Visually inspect components before, during, and after testing for leaks, pinholes, seal failures, weld deficiencies, or other nonconforming conditions.
- Data Recording and Documentation: Accurately record all test parameters, results, and observations.
- Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Perform routine maintenance on the test chamber, pumps, gauges, fittings, and related equipment.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all safety protocols for high-pressure testing operations.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with production teams, quality, and engineering to schedule tests, communicate results, and support troubleshooting when components do not pass.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of test procedures, fixturing, and workflows.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of experience in a hands-on testing, inspection, or manufacturing technician role
- Familiarity with pressure testing (hydrostatic or pneumatic), leak detection, or similar quality verification processes
- Ability to read and work from technical documentation, engineering drawings, and test procedures
- Strong attention to detail with a disciplined approach to following procedures and recording data accurately
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with high-pressure systems, pumps, fittings, and gauges
- Effective communicator who can clearly document and convey test results to engineering and production teams
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or maritime manufacturing
- Experience with pressure vessel testing, proof testing, or burst testing of sealed enclosures or housings
- Familiarity with subsea, AUV, UUV, or underwater robotics systems
- VT (Visual Testing) or PT (Penetrant Testing) certification, or willingness to obtain
- Experience with ERP or MES systems for test record management and work order closeout
- Confined space, crane, or rigging certification
- High school diploma or technical certificate in a relevant trade; associate degree in a technical field is a plus
Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and well-being.
