Technician, Electrical/PCBAs

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They aim to achieve this by applying the expertise, technology, and business model of innovative 21st-century companies to the defense industry, thereby 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 converts thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. In an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to rapidly delivering cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military. The Technician, Electrical/PCBAs will be responsible for executing test plans, performing precision rework and assembly, troubleshooting test failures, accurately documenting test data, and assisting with lab maintenance.

Requirements

4+ years of electronics testing experience in an electronics R&D environment
Technical literacy: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, bill of materials (BOMs) and technical datasheets.
Product development: 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
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Education: Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields.
Certified in IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD and other assembly and inspection standards.
Experience in building test cables, including crimping contacts, soldering connectors, and reading wiring diagrams.
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.

Responsibilities

Execute test plans: set up, configure, and operate benchtop test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.) to verify PCBA performance.
Precision rework and assembly: Perform surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering including component replacement and jumper wire installation under a microscope, as well as conformal coat & staking operations.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose test failures to the component level using schematics and layouts then determine and execute the necessary repairs.
Data recording: Accurate document test data, rework, and failure modes to help Engineering identify design or process issues.
Lab maintenance: Assist in maintaining the lab environment to clean and safe standards, including equipment calibration.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
Annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.