Anduril Industries · 1 day ago
Electrical Technician
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$41/hr - $62/hr
4+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Electrical Engineering Technician will join a dynamic R&D Engineering team focused on designing, prototyping, and deploying electro-mechanical systems for autonomous drones, ensuring hardware is built to specification and tested thoroughly.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure timely completion of hardware development tasks
Build complex electromechanical assemblies, solder electronic modules (including PCBAs), modify COTS components, and flash/load software and firmware onto devices
Perform precision PCB rework, including fine-pitch soldering, component replacement, jumper installation, and wiring modifications
Build cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, including crimping, termination, continuity testing, and labeling
Fabricate simple test fixtures, electronic test boxes, jigs, adapters, and harnesses to support engineering workflows
Support board-level bring-up testing, engineering verification testing, and regression testing across development phases
Troubleshoot electrical assemblies and subassemblies, identifying faults or performance issues under engineering guidance
Document build steps, test results, rework performed, and lessons learned to improve repeatability and traceability
Maintain lab organization, including ESD-safe practices, tool calibration, equipment upkeep & maintenance, and inventory tracking
Traveling to suppliers and test sites to support our engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum 4 years experience as an engineering technician working in an R&D environment
Solid background in electronics working in relevant fields (Robotics, Defense, Avionics). Familiarity with electrical engineering principles and concepts
Hands-on experience with building electro-mechanical hardware, including PCBAs and wiring harnesses
Ability to read, understand, and build from PCBA schematics & drawings, cable assembly drawings, and test procedures, without the need to have detailed assembly instructions
Proficiency with PCB rework: component removal and replacement down to 0201, wiring modifications, connector/cable work
Strong troubleshooting experience of electrical assemblies at the board and component levels. Ability to identify failure modes, and work with engineers to resolve issues
Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment such as DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensors
Excellent attention to detail and extremely organized
Commitment to a high-quality product and strong sense of personal accountability
Comfortable working in fast-paced R&D environment; adaptable as designs and requirements evolve
Has a never-ending sense of urgency and enthusiasm
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
Preferred
Associate level degree in electronics/electrical assembly or equivalent
Strong understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, prototyping and assembly techniques
Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and other assembly and inspection standards
Experience with electrical CAD tools such as Altium, Rapid Harness or other EWIS software
Prior experience working with JIRA, Teamcenter (PLM), Oracle (ERP) or equivalent
Experience with low volume/high mix manufacturing
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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