Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

Anduril; 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

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking an Engineering/Electronics Technician in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves supporting engineering activities, performing testing and troubleshooting, and fabricating test equipment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and be familiar with PCBA schematics and electrical test equipment. The company offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as an engineering/electronics technician in a lab environment.
• Ability to understand complex schematics and test procedures.
• Experience building and troubleshooting electro-mechanical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support tasks and project activities with accountability.
• Conduct repairs and reworks of PCBAs and cable assemblies.
• Procure electrical components and fabricate test equipment.

Skills

Prototyping experience

Soldering skills

Troubleshooting

Understanding of PCBA schematics

Familiarity with electrical test equipment

Education

Associate level degree in electronics/electrical assembly

Tools

Electrical CAD tools

Standard electrical test 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute and support assigned tasks and project activities with the accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables.
• Support engineering activities such as building prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples under the guidance of engineers.
• Perform work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble‑shooting functions.
• Conduct repairs and reworks of PCBAs and cable harnesses/assemblies during engineering tests.
• Procure and source electrical components under the direction of lead and engineers as required.
• Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses.
• Execute and support set up and utilize standard test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Perform harness build, circuit board electronic modifications, such as component rework, soldering/desoldering of electronic components per industry standards such as IPC‑7711 / IPC‑A‑610 / IPC‑A‑620.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with ambiguous targets and adapt work plans based on new outcomes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years experience as an engineering/electronics technician working in a prototype / engineering development lab environment.
• Ability to read and understand complex PCBA schematics, cable assembly drawings, and test procedures, without the need to have detailed assembly instructions.
• Experience with building and troubleshooting prototype electro‑mechanical hardware, such as PCBAs, cables and wiring harnesses, and electro‑mechanical assemblies (drones, vehicles, or equipment).
• Familiar and comfortable with standard electrical prototyping processes, such as PCBA rework.
• Extensive prototyping experience: Soldering, crimping, assembling cables to IPC Standards.
• Knowledge of electrical components & connectors, familiar with basic hand tools and crimping equipment.
• Basic electrical understanding and understanding of fundamental electrical engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate level degree in electronics/electrical assembly or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a engineer/electronics technician or leading a team of technician.
• Strong understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, prototyping and assembly techniques.
• Experience with task management software such as Trello or JIRA.
• Experience or ability to generate documents with electrical CAD tools such as Altium, Rapid Harness or other EWIS software.
• Able to hand solder PCBAs per IPC‑J‑STD‑001 / IPC‑A‑610 / IPC 7711.
• Wire harness experience in accordance with IPC‑A‑620 standards.
• Willing to work overtime, and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Unassisted.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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