Senior Electrical Test Technician

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to plan and execute tests for advanced defense technologies at our Costa Mesa site. You’ll analyze results, document findings, and contribute to automation upgrades under strict quality controls.

You will read schematics, operate diagnostic test gear, and collaborate with design teams to improve reliability across the product lifecycle. This role requires US person status and the ability to lift 25 lbs, with travel to external labs as

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 4+ years electronics testing in an R&D environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience with test equipment and reliability testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Person status required for export-controlled data access.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute and analyze test experiments per procedures and record findings.
• Support builds of test harnesses, racks, and environmental setups.
• Update test systems to improve automation and coverage.
• Troubleshoot electronics to the component level.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical/mechanical test equipment.
• Create assembly instructions and BOMs for test equipment.
• Document test plans and user instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Travel to test sites and external labs as required.

Skills

Electrical testing

Root cause analysis

Schematics reading

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Technologies

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Function generators

DAQ & measurement sensors

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.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs unassisted.

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 Salary Range

$41.35—$54.81 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.