Electrical Engineering Technician, Connected Warfare

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Anduril Expeditionary Systems (AES) develops and fields next-generation hardware, from man-portable systems to autonomous launchers, to modernize command-and-control capabilities for U.S. and Allied forces. The Electrical Engineering Technician supports electronics assembly, test, troubleshooting, and repair in a lab environment, helping deliver and maintain these systems.

The role builds and modifies cable and wire harness assemblies; performs precision PCB assembly and rework; sets up and operates test equipment to verify PCB and integrated power-system performance; diagnoses and repairs failures; and documents testing, rework, assembly details, and failure modes. It also maintains a clean and safe lab environment, including environmental health and safety, quality compliance, equipment calibration, and materials and consumables. The position reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Lab Supervisor.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on electronics assembly, testing, and rework experience in an R&D or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and technical datasheets.
• Proficiency in fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering, to IPC J-STD-001 or equivalent standards.
• Experience with PCB rework, component replacement, and modification.
• Experience building and modifying complex cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping, soldering connector types, and wire routing, to IPC-620 or equivalent standards.
• Proficiency 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.
• Ability to organize and prioritize simultaneous tasks in an electronics lab or test environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or a related field.
• Experience with automotive or military ground-vehicle harnessing.
• Active IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 certifications.
• Experience using CAD/ECAD viewers such as Altium, Siemens NX, or OrCAD to locate components and assemblies on PCBs or power systems.
• Experience using PLM systems such as Teamcenter to navigate drawing lifecycles.
• Familiarity with environmental testing, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, and burn-in procedures.
• Ability to travel within the Continental United States, up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping contacts, soldering connector types, and routing wires according to schematics and engineering drawings.
• Perform precision PCB rework and assembly, including SMT and through-hole soldering, component replacement, jumper-wire installation under a microscope, conformal coating, and staking.
• Execute test plans by setting up, configuring, and operating test equipment to verify PCB and integrated power-system performance.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electronic assembly and power-system failures to the component or assembly level using schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams, and perform necessary repairs.
• Document test data, rework actions, assembly details, and failure modes to support engineering analysis and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment, including EHS and quality compliance, equipment calibration, and stock materials and consumables.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed