Integration Technician - Structures, Omen

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health insurance

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an Integration Technician for hands-on aircraft assembly and integration. You will assemble and inspect composite and electro-mechanical components, following blueprints and wiring diagrams, while collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure safety and flight-readiness.

The role requires 1+ years in a manufacturing setting, proficiency with hand and power tools, and the ability to read wiring diagrams. A U.S.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in manufacturing (aerospace/electronics preferred) performing mechanical or electrical assemblies.
• Read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.
• Proficient with common hand and power tools and measuring equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively with engineering and production teams.
• U.S. Person and ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and assembly instructions for each piece.
• Assemble, inspect, and troubleshoot aircraft hardware and subassemblies.
• Maintain, calibrate, and document tools and equipment usage.
• Document work per company guidelines and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure flight-readiness.

Skills

Aerospace assembly

Electrical assemblies

Measuring tools

Effective communication

Tools

Multimeters

Dial indicators

Oscilloscopes

Test racks

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

Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an Integration Technician to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa, CA headquarters. In this role, you will play a critical part in the hands-on build of the aircraft, with a central focus on structures alongside broader vehicle integration. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to assemble, inspect, and troubleshoot hardware in a fast-paced production setting. Your versatility and attention to detail will directly ensure the quality, safety, and flight-readiness of our novel platform.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Review blueprints and instructions
• Trim and finish each composite piece
• Inspect components to ensure they meet specifications
• Maintain equipment and tools
• Document your work according to company guidelines
• Follow all safety protocols

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting (aerospace, electronics, or medical industry is preferred) performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
• Proficient with common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes or specialized test equipment
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications)
• Able to read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a R&D setting
• Demonstrated experience with many aspects of aircraft or ground systems fabrication, repair, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, integration, composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test
• Mechanically assemble complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components involving hand soldering and component fabrication
• Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks
• Experience with common air-frame construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.
• Prior hands‑on experience with kit, model, or experimental aircraft builds
• Electronic box assembly troubleshooting, and writing detailed issue tickets for failures
• Running functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes
• PCBA integration and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or has similar training
• Forklift certification

US Hourly Range $37—$49 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

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