Production Technician, EagleEye

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Production Technician to assemble and integrate mechanical and electrical components for the EagleEye AR headset. You will work from detailed blueprints, use precision tools, and follow strict ESD and safety procedures while collaborating with a fast-paced team.

The role requires 4+ years in aerospace/electronics manufacturing, experience with PCBA handling, and the ability to read wiring diagrams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing experience in aerospace, electronics, or medical industries.
• Experience with PCBA/CCA handling, subassembly building, soldering, and calibration.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow detailed assembly instructions.
• Strong safety awareness and ESD practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble EagleEye AR headset optical components, displays, and subassemblies based on detailed blueprints and schematics.
• Use hand and power tools to build, calibrate, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems with ESD practices.
• Interpret equipment test results and work with integrators to support validation, develop test procedures, and perform root-cause analysis on manufacturing issues.
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, calibration services, test results, and quality control issues.
• Integrate various subsystems and components to ensure proper communication and system compatibility while adhering to safety protocols.
• Implement best practices in electronic component handling, packaging, and storage while upholding rigorous quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Reading wiring diagrams

Calipers/micrometers

Soldering

ESD practices

Documentation

Team communication

Travel readiness

Physical tolerance

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

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’s EagleEye team has been building a new arsenal of AR/VR products for America and its allies. We measure our success against a long-term mission of delivering superhuman vision to every soldier, technician, and emergency responder. Our team supports EagleEye’s manufacturing, testing and resolving hardware and systems. Our opportunity to redefine the human-to-machine interface of modern conflict mandates excellence across design, reliability, and speed in every engineering contribution.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly and integration of mechanical and/or electrical components. If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight then this role is for you. This role will also require travel to Seattle, WA and Denver, CO for the first year.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assemble EagleEye AR headset optical components, displays, and subassemblies based on detailed blueprints and schematics
• Use hand and power tools to build, calibrate, and maintain both mechanical and electrical systems with strong ESD practices
• Interpret equipment test results and work with integrators to support validation, develop test procedures, and perform root cause analysis on manufacturing issues
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, calibration services, test results, and quality control issues
• Integrate various subsystems and components to ensure proper communication and system compatibility while adhering to safety protocols
• Implement best practices in electronic component handling, packaging, and storage while upholding rigorous quality standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of manufacturing experience in aerospace, electronics, or medical industries with strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills
• Experience with PCBA/CCA handling, subassembly building, soldering, and calibration using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, follow detailed assembly instructions, and load or verify software
• Proficient with hand and power tools including pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, and specialized test equipment
• Strong understanding of Electrostatic Discharge best practices and adherence to safety protocols
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to rapidly adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Be willing to travel as needed for project assignments and maintain flexibility, holding a valid driver's license
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• U.S. Person status required for access to export-controlled information or facilities

US Hourly Range

Production Technician/Level 1: $23 - $34/hour
Production Technician/Level 2: $25 - $38/hour
Production Technician/Level 3: $29 - $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:

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.