Production Technician, Avionics Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring a Production Technician to assemble, integrate, and test mechanical and electrical avionics components on the Santa Ana production line. The role demands precision, adherence to drawings, and hands-on use of soldering tools in a fast-paced R&D environment.

You will document results, maintain test records, and work closely with engineering and production teams while following strict safety and ESD protocols. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ESD environment performing electrical and/or electro-mechanical assemblies (aerospace or electronics preferred).
• Proficient with hand tools and test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, and test boxes.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with engineering and production.
• Able to adapt quickly in a high-paced environment.
• U.S. Person due to export-controlled information/access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and CAD models to assemble electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Use hand tools and power tools, including soldering equipment, to build and integrate components.
• Combine subsystems into larger avionics systems and ensure proper communication between components.
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and issues encountered.
• Follow safety and ESD protocols in the workplace.
• Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Skills

ESD experience

Hand tools

Test equipment

Read drawings/blueprints

Wiring diagrams

Communication skills

Adaptability

US Person requirement

R&D experience

Avionics build/integration

Firmware loading

LabVIEW

LEAN manufacturing

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calipers

Test boxes

LabVIEW

Job description

Production Technician, Avionics

Assemble and validate avionics components on the Santa Ana production line

Location: Santa Ana, California

Compensation: $25 - 43 USD / hour

About The Role

Production Technician

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 Job

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical and electrical components in a R&D environment. If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player, willing to support a fast paced environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight, then this role is for you!

What You'll Do

• Follow detailed blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and CAD models to assemble electronic and electro-mechanical systems
• Use hand tools and power tools, including soldering equipment, to build and integrate components
• Combine subsystems into larger, functioning avionics systems and ensure proper communication between integrated components
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and issues encountered
• Follow safety and ESD protocols in the workplace
• Possibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in an ESD environment performing electrical and/or electro-mechanical assemblies (aerospace or electronics industry preferred)
• Proficient with hand tools and test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, and specialized test boxes
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Ability to rapidly adapt in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an R&D setting
• Demonstrated experience with avionics build, integration, and test
• Perform validation and testing of electronic components using multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks
• Demonstrated skills in low-level programming, soldering, harnessing, conformal coating, and staking
• Electronic box assembly troubleshooting and writing detailed issue tickets for failures
• Running functional checkouts, tests, and diagnosing issues
• Testing and running RF systems
• Loading firmware onto integrated digital systems
• Running LabView scripts
• PCBA integration and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles

Additional Requirements

• Willing to travel 15%
• Willing to work assigned shift hours, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift: 7 AM - 3:30 PM; 2nd shift: 3 PM - 11:30 PM
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

US Hourly Range

Production Technician/Level 1: $25 - $33/hour Production Technician/Level 2: $28 - $38/hour Production Technician/Level 3: $33 - $43/hour Your job level will be tailored to your individual qualifications, including your job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

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: