Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

About the role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Electrical Engineering Technician position plays a crucial role in executing comprehensive test plans, performing precision PCB rework and assembly, troubleshooting failures, and maintaining the lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive test plans: set up, configure, and operate benchtop test equipment to verify performance of PCBs and integrated electronic systems.
• Perform precision PCB rework and assembly, including surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering, component replacement, and jumper wire installation under a microscope.
• Build, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping contacts, soldering various connector types, and routing wires according to schematics and build documentation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose failures in electronic assemblies (PCBs and harnesses) down to the component level using schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams, then execute necessary repairs.
• Accurately document test data, rework actions, assembly details, and failure modes to support engineering analysis and continuous improvement.
• Lab maintenance: Assist in maintaining the lab environment to clean and safe standards, including equipment calibration.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in electronics testing, assembly, and rework in an R&D or production environment.
• Strong technical literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bill of materials (BOMs), and technical datasheets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering (IPC J-STD-001 or equivalent standards). Experience with PCB rework, component replacement, and modification.
• Proven experience in building and modifying complex cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping, soldering various connector types, and routing (IPC-620 or equivalent standards).
• Proficiency in diagnosing electronic failures to the component level using standard test equipment and documentation.
• Understanding of product development lifecycles, reliability, and compliance testing.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-organizing: Able to prioritize simultaneous tasks in an electronics lab/test environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields.
• Active IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 certifications.
• Experience using ECAD viewers (Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, etc.) to locate components on a board layout.
• Environmental testing: Familiarity with thermal chambers, vibration tables, and burn-in procedures.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in electronics testing, assembly, and rework.
• Proficiency in fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering.
• Experience with complex cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Ability to diagnose electronic failures to the component level.
• Understanding of product development lifecycles and reliability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-organization and prioritization skills.

Benefits

At Anduril, we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

$41.35 - $54.81 USD

Schedule

Full-time