Electrical Engineering Technician, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is hiring an Electronics Assembler to build, modify, and test complex cable/wire harnesses and PCBs for advanced defense hardware. You will follow schematics, perform SMT and through-hole soldering, and assemble power systems under close engineering guidance.

This role requires 5+ years in electronics assembly, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to document results. Travel up to 10% may be required; a U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on electronics assembly, testing and rework in an R&D or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and datasheets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering (IPC J-STD-001 or equivalent).
• Proven experience building and modifying complex cable and wire harness assemblies (crimping, soldering, routing).
• Proficiency diagnosing electronic failures to component level using test equipment and documentation.
• Understanding of product development lifecycles, reliability, and compliance testing.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-organizing: ability to prioritize tasks in electronics lab/test environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies per schematics and drawings.
• Perform precision PCB rework and SMT/through-hole soldering under a microscope.
• Set up, configure, and operate test equipment to verify PCB and power-system performance.
• Troubleshoot failures to component level and document actions and results.
• Maintain lab environment, compliance, calibration, and stock materials.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering SMT/through-hole

Schematic literacy

Cable/wire harnessing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Security clearance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Altium

NX/OrCAD

Job description

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

Anduril Expeditionary Systems (AES) is the team at Anduril dedicated to the development and fielding of next-generation hardware - from man-portable systems to autonomous launchers - that modernize the command-and-control capabilities of U.S. and Allied forces. Delivering these systems at speed and scale demands program leaders who can drive complex, cross-functional execution from concept through production, hold accountability across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing, and engage customers and stakeholders with credibility and clarity. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and operational excellence, join us. Your work will directly shape the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale.

What You'll Do

• Reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Lab Supervisor
• Build, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping contacts, soldering various connector types, and routing wires according to schematics and engineering drawings.
• Perform precision PCB rework and assembly, including surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering, component replacement, and jumper wire installation under a microscope. This also includes conformal coating and staking operations.
• Execute comprehensive test plans: set up, configure, and operate test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, etc.) to verify performance of PCBs and integrated power systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose failures in electronic assemblies (PCBs and harnesses) and power systems down to the component/assembly level using schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams, and then executing necessary repairs.
• Accurately document test data, rework actions, assembly details, and failure modes to support engineering analysis and continuous improvement.
• Lab Maintenance: Maintain the lab environment to clean and safe standards, including but not limited to: EHS Compliance, Quality Compliance, Equipment Calibration, Stock Materials and Consumables.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly, testing and rework in an R&D or production environment.
• Strong technical literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bill of materials (BOMs), and technical datasheets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering (IPC J-STD-001 or equivalent standards). Experience with PCB rework, component replacement, and modification.
• Proven experience in building and modifying complex cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping, soldering various connector types, and routing (IPC-620 or equivalent standards).
• Proficiency in diagnosing electronic failures to the component level using standard test equipment and documentation.
• Understanding product development, lifecycles, reliability, and compliance testing.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-organizing: Able to prioritize simultaneous tasks in an electronics lab/test environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields.
• Experience in Automotive or Military Ground Vehicle harnessing.
• Active IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 certifications.
• Experience using CAD/ECAD viewers (Altium, Siemens NX, OrCAD, etc.) to locate components/assemblies on PCBs/power systems.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g. Teamcenter) to navigate drawing lifecycles.
• Environmental testing: Familiarity with thermal chambers, vibration tables, and burn-in procedures.
• Ability to travel in the Continental United States, up to 10%.

US Hourly Range

$42.31-$52.89 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 (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:

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.

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.