Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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