Commercial HVAC&R/Mechanical Systems Technician

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 Maritime Manufacturing Technology team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing technologies and processes for cutting-edge defense hardware, including deployable static and moving surface, undersea and sea to air vehicles and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities. This team is building the factory of the future to deliver next-generation capabilities to our warfighters, and you will be a critical part of ensuring our products are flawless.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an HVAC&R Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA. In this role you will assemble, install, troubleshoot, test, commission, and service the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that go inside maritime vessels including chilled water, DX systems, etc. Every system you build operates in a high-reliability environment where failure means degraded habitability or mission capability. You'll also support facility HVAC systems as needed, keeping the production environment controlled for both worker safety and product quality.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assemble and install equipment per engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Fabricate, braze, and install refrigerant piping.
• Recover, recycle, evacuate, and charge refrigerant systems per EPA requirements and standards.
• Conduct functional testing.
• Tune completed systems and prepare for company, customer, and government inspections.
• Support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of production facility HVAC systems: rooftop units, splits, make-up air units, exhaust fans.
• Maintain welding bay fume extraction, mist collection, and paint booth ventilation systems.
• Monitor and maintain controlled-environment areas (temperature/humidity) for sensitive assembly work.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system faults; return systems to service with minimal production downtime.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate.
• 4+ years of HVAC service experience in industrial, marine, shipyard, or heavy commercial environments.
• EPA Section 608 certification (Universal preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical HVAC systems using diagnostic tools.
• Experience brazing/soldering refrigerant piping (copper and copper alloys).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM specifications.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety practices — LOTO, confined space, fall protection, PPE.
• Willing to work any shift and overtime as production requires.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HVAC journeyman license or equivalent state certification.
• Completion of apprenticeship, vocational program, or military MOS in HVAC/AC&R (e.g., Navy MM, HT, or equivalent).
• Background in aerospace, defense, or AS9100 / ISO 9001 environments.
• Experience with U.S. Navy or submarine HVAC/AC&R systems.
• Military shipbuilding, shipyard, or naval maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA drawings, specifications, and shipyard practices.
• Brazing/welding certifications for refrigeration piping (AWS or equivalent).
• Experience with BAS/PLC controls (Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, or similar).
• Experience with test and balancing.
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above).

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.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

• 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.

• Please always verify communications:
  • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
  • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. 

• Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

• What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.