Electrical Engineering Technician, Air Vehicles
Anduril Industries is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to join the Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering Team in Costa Mesa, California. This team is responsible for developing high-reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. The technician will play a crucial role in supporting the development of next-generation autonomous air platforms designed to operate in complex and contested environments.
The primary responsibilities of this role include setting up, executing, and analyzing test experiments according to established procedures, and recording findings into test records. The technician will support the construction of test harnesses, racks, and environmental setups, as well as improve and update automation, consistency, and coverage per engineering instructions. Additional duties involve troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, and integrated circuits down to the component level, maintaining and calibrating electrical and mechanical test equipment, and creating assembly instructions and bills of materials for test equipment and fixtures. The role also requires documenting test plans, user instructions, and manuals, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and traveling to test sites and external laboratories as needed.
Candidates must have at least 4 years of electronics testing experience in an R&D environment and be familiar with reading electrical system and component schematics. A strong understanding of the product development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing is essential. Proficiency with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, data acquisition, and measurement sensors is required. Strong root cause analysis skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to quickly pivot between tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment are also necessary. Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance is mandatory.
Preferred qualifications include over 5 years of electronics experience, an associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields, and familiarity with IPC Quality Standards such as IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD, and other assembly and inspection standards. Experience with high voltage and high power testing, including propulsion inverters and batteries, equipment calibration and metrology, and electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing is advantageous.
Anduril offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $30 to $55, along with highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers. The company provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to employees, as well as life and disability insurance. Additional benefits include generous paid time off, caregiver and wellness leave, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development stipends, commuter benefits, and relocation assistance, depending on role eligibility. A 401(k) retirement savings plan with both traditional and Roth options is also available for U.S. employees.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By integrating cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built, and deployed. The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging innovation and collaboration among its employees. This role offers significant growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization dedicated to making a real-world impact in defense technology.