Lab Asset Manager, Air Dominance and Strike

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Lab Asset Manager to oversee the facilities and assets for the electrical testing and harness integration lab. You will support rapid avionics development by maintaining calibration records, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring equipment availability.

The role requires 2+ years in calibration/metrology, strong attention to detail, and experience with 3rd party calibration vendors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of calibration, metrology, or related field.
• Experience calibrating in large organizations and production environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and external auditing standards.
• Ability to manage 3rd party calibration vendors.
• Experience with a variety of measurement instruments, especially electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage test equipment maintenance for Costa Mesa facilities.
• Enter equipment data in Jira and maintain calibration database.
• Perform daily checkout of electrical test equipment for requesters.
• Coordinate calibration recalls with tool owners/users and vendors.
• Procure equipment under guidance of engineers and lead.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.
• Maintain calibration records and assist with audits.

Skills

Calibration

Metrology

Attention to detail

Vendor management

AS9100 familiarity

Electrical test equipment

Tools

Electrical test instruments

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

The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering Team is responsible for developing high-reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers flight-critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA-based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next-generation autonomous air platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. AD&S Electrical Engineers drive end-to-end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and flight test, ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern air warfare.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Lab Asset Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the facilities and assets for our electrical testing, troubleshooting and harnesses integration lab. If you are someone who thrives in supporting rapid avionics development, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage Test Equipment maintenance activities for Anduril facilities in Costa Mesa.
• Equipment data entry in JIRA system/equipment tracking system and manage the database, ensure that it is updated, including but not limited to updating location and user info, calibration date.
• Perform daily electrical test equipment checkout process and activities for requesters.
• Manage the communication of calibration recalls to tool owners/user.
• Procure and source equipment under the direction of lead and engineers as required.
• Ensure proper equipment performance are properly checked and calibrated.
• Manage and track the physical recall of devices requiring calibration.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and assist in audits as required.
• Ensure all calibration activities are performed accurately on time.
• Manage the coordination of calibration activities with equipment user and calibration vendors.
• Engage with vendors and manufacturers to initiate Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) and repairs if test equipment fails calibration or needs repairs.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with ambiguous targets and adapt work plans based on new outcome.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in calibration, metrology, or a related field.
• Experience managing calibration at a large organization and production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Experience working with and managing 3rd party calibration vendors.
• Experience with a variety of measurement instruments, including but not limited to electronic, mechanical, and optical devices with strong preference on electrical test equipment.
• Familiarization with AS9100 and/or other external auditing and compliance agencies and standards.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Unassisted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a metrology department or Minimum 3 years experience as calibration specialist.
• Experience in a laboratory or technical environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and documentation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

US Hourly Range

$41 — $54 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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