Electrical Engineering Technician

About the Role

Anduril is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams alongside ground maneuver forces. We utilize existing Anduril drone platforms and integrate third-party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem, developing perception and autonomy algorithms to address critical customer challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies for prototype and production.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronics, and integrated circuits to the component level.
• Execute comprehensive test plans: set up, configure, and operate benchtop test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, etc.) to verify performance of PCBs and integrated electronic systems.
• Perform precision PCB rework and assembly.
• Provide detailed feedback to the engineering team on process improvements, common issues, line layout, and work instructions.
• Assist with maintenance/upgrades of HITL and engineering vehicle fleet.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical and/or mechanical test equipment.
• Operate a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• 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, oscilloscopes, function generators, data acquisition, and measurement sensors.
• Strong root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 5+ years of electronics experience, including testing.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields.
• Preferred: Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards (IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD) and other assembly and inspection standards.
• Preferred: Experience with High Voltage and High Power Testing (e.g., propulsion inverters and batteries).
• Preferred: Experience with equipment calibration and metrology.
• Preferred: Experience with electrical compliance testing (e.g., EMI/EMC testing).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $47—$65 USD per hour. Actual salary may vary based on experience, education, skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full-time offers and are part of Anduril's total compensation package.

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other benefits. For more details, visit Explore Our Benefits.