Electrical Engineering Technician

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries is looking for an Electrical Engineering Technician to join our Maneuver Dominance team in Costa Mesa. The role involves designing and testing complex electrical systems, working closely with program leadership.

You will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining test equipment, and performing precise PCB assembly. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $47 to $65.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronics testing experience in an R&D environment.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle and compliance testing.
• Experience with high voltage and high power testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and modify cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits.
• Execute test plans to verify performance of systems.

Skills

Electronics testing experience

Electrical system and component schematics

Electronics test equipment

Root cause analysis skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Data acquisition sensors

Job description

About the Team

Anduril is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The MD Team develops aerial robotic systems for coordination with ground forces, leveraging both Anduril drone platforms and third‑party systems within the Lattice ecosystem.

About the Job

In this position you will work closely with program leadership and cross‑department teams to design and support the integration of subsystems, assist testing efforts, and ensure overall system performance meets required specifications and standards.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies for prototype and production
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronics, and integrated circuits to the component level
• Execute comprehensive test plans: set up, configure, and operate benchtop test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, etc.) to verify performance of PCBs and integrated electronic systems
• Perform precision PCB rework and assembly
• Provide detailed feedback to the engineering team on process improvements, common issues, line layout, and work instructions
• Assist with maintenance/upgrades of HITL and engineering vehicle fleet
• Maintain and calibrate electrical and/or mechanical test equipment
• Operate in a clean and safe work environment

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronics testing experience in an R&D environment
• Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics
• Familiarity with product development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing
• Experience with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensors
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of electronics experience, including testing
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields
• Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC‑610, IPC‑620, J‑STD and other assembly and inspection standards
• Experience with high voltage and high power testing such as propulsion inverters and batteries
• Experience with equipment calibration and metrology
• Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing

US Hourly Range

$47—$65 USD

Benefits

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 work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and 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 comprehensive benefits for full‑time employees with little to no cost to employees, supporting health, recovery, and well‑being.