Electrical Engineer Lab Technician

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Anduril is looking for an experienced EE/EMI Lab Technician in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves supporting engineers in designing, building, and testing solutions for electromagnetic interference mitigation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics lab work, familiarity with compliance testing standards, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills and readiness to obtain security clearance are also essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronics lab and testing experience in an R&D environment.
• Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing.
• Able to use all standard EMI equipment and accurately capture necessary data.

Responsibilities

• Build aerospace test harnesses to IPC standards per engineering drawings.
• Update existing test systems to improve automation and consistency.
• Perform Testing – Monitor tests per specifications and troubleshoot.

Skills

Electronics lab and testing experience

EMI/EMC compliance testing

IPC Quality Standards familiarity

Reading electrical schematics

Root cause analysis skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Associate degree in related fields

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

DMM

O-scope

Spectrum Analyzers

EMI Receivers

Network Analyzers

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced EE/EMI Lab Technician to join our Air Dominance & Strike Electrical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting EMI/EMC Engineers in designing, building, testing, and validating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) solutions for electronic products. This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Build aerospace test harnesses to IPC standards per engineering drawings with a focus on EMI/EMC considerations.
• Rework, repair, and modify complex and high density PCBAs to IPC standards per engineering drawings.
• Update existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, and coverage per engineering instructions.
• Maintenance and calibration of electrical and/or mechanical test equipment.
• Create assembly instructions and bill of materials for harness and PCBA build/modification requests.
• Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data.
• Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, and document all pertinent data for MIL-STD-461, 464, and other standard tests.
• Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, & organizing supplies.
• Travel to test sites and external laboratories as required.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronics lab and testing experience in an R&D environment
• Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, DOD-160
• Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD and other assembly and inspection standards
• Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics
• Familiarity with product development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing
• Advanced understanding of DMM, O-scope, power supplies; understanding of RF measurement techniques and the use of various RF measurement instruments (specifically Spectrum Analyzers, EMI Receivers, Network Analyzers, EMI receivers, Power Meters); working knowledge of basic safety practices
• Able to use all standard EMI equipment; able to accurately capture necessary data; able to use TILE (Total Integrated Laboratory Environment) test software
• Strong root cause analysis skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years electronics testing experience
• IPC-610, IPC-620, IPC7711/7721 and J-STD Certified. (CIS or CIT)
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with High Voltage and High Power Testing such as propulsion inverters and batteries
• Experience with equipment calibration and metrology

US Hourly Range $47 – $62 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.