Technical Trainer - Composites Production

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Technical Training team is responsible for orientation and training of new hires, ongoing training of existing techs and developing and refining training programs so we can continue to produce industry leading products to help our warfighters defend our country.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a technical trainer to join our rapidly growing team in Morrisville, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for the orientation and training of new hires as well as ongoing technical training for our composite techs. You will assist with developing new training and refining our existing courses on our digital platform. You will also work closely with our manufacturing team to make sure changes in SOP are passed on to our composite teams. This position may require occasional travel to our headquarters in Costa Mesa or other facilities around the country. This will require composite layup, bonding and assembly experience as well as excellent communication skills. If you are someone who excels at communication, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership then this role is for you.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct comprehensive onboarding and initial 2-week training programs for new hires, ensuring a solid foundation in company processes and technical skills.
• Deliver recurring training sessions on critical operational areas, including Quality Management Systems (QMS), Business Process Standards (BPS), Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, and Safety protocols.
• Provide effective On-the-Job Training (OJT) and mentorship to newly promoted technicians, facilitating their transition and skill enhancement.
• Prepare and develop controlled samples and practical testing materials for hands-on training (e.g., carbon angle layups for tapes, carbon for bond preparation, filler application, adhesive mixing, double cupping techniques) to ensure practical skill validation.
• Design and develop engaging training videos, and regularly review existing video content to ensure alignment with current specifications, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records and documentation in a timely manner, ensuring compliance and traceability.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a technician in a relevant manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to effectively demonstrate technical procedures and communicate complex information clearly in both one-on-one and group training settings.
• Comfortable and proficient in public speaking, capable of delivering engaging presentations to large groups.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact clearly and concisely with peers, management, and all levels of the organization.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to contribute to production tasks or shop duties during periods between formal training sessions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a training, mentoring, or lead technician role.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training software.
• Certifications related to Quality Management (e.g., QMS principles), Safety (e.g., OSHA), or specific manufacturing processes.

US Hourly Range $25.85—$38.47 USD

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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• No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

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