Lead Electrical Test Technician

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 56,633 - 86,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa, CA is hiring for an electronics testing role, focusing on setting up and analyzing test experiments. Candidates should have a strong background in electronics testing with an associate degree or higher and possess troubleshooting skills. This position involves working with electrical systems and requires attention to detail and excellent communication abilities. A competitive salary range of $41.11 - $62.50 per hour is offered along with comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronics testing experience in an R&D environment.
• Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Setup, execute and analyze test experiments.
• Update existing test systems to improve automation.
• Document test plans, user instructions and manuals.

Skills

Electronics testing

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Function generators

Electronic loads

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Setup, execute and analyze test experiments per test procedures and record findings into test records.
• Support with builds of test harnesses, racks, and environmental setups.
• Update existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, and coverage per engineering instructions.
• Proficient at troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronics and integrated circuits to the component level.
• Maintenance and calibration of electrical and/or mechanical test equipment.
• Create assembly instructions and bill of materials for test equipment and fixtures.
• Document test plans, user instructions and manuals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Travel to test sites and external laboratories as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields.
• 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.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, 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.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years electronics testing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 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

$41.11 - $62.50 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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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