Anduril Industries
Electrical Engineering Technician, Air Vehicles
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Electrical Engineering Technician, Air Vehicles
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is 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 turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About The Team The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering Team is responsible for developing high‑reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers flight‑critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA‑based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next‑generation autonomous air platforms to operate in complex and contested environments.
AD&S Electrical Engineers drive end‑to‑end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and flight test, ensuring scalable, mission‑ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern air warfare.
About The Job We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the testing, troubleshooting, and working on harnesses and complex electronic systems. If you are someone who thrives supporting rapid avionics development, then this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Setup, execute and analyze test experiments per test procedures and record findings into test records
Support with builds of test harnesses, racks, and environmental setups
Improve and update automation, consistency, and coverage per engineering instructions
Troubleshoot and repair of electrical, electronics and integrated circuits to the component level
Maintain and calibrate electrical and/or mechanical test equipment
Create assembly instructions and bill of materials for test equipment and fixtures
Document test plans, user instructions and manuals
Operate a clean and safe work environment
Travel to test sites and external laboratories as required
Required Qualifications
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, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensors
Strong root cause analysis skills
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years electronics experience including testing
Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields
Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J‑STD and other assembly and inspection standards
Experience with High Voltage and High Power Testing such as propulsion inverters and batteries
Experience with equipment calibration and metrology
Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing
US Hourly Range $30 — $55 USD
Healthcare Benefits The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: 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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is 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 turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About The Team The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering Team is responsible for developing high‑reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers flight‑critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA‑based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next‑generation autonomous air platforms to operate in complex and contested environments.
AD&S Electrical Engineers drive end‑to‑end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and flight test, ensuring scalable, mission‑ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern air warfare.
About The Job We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the testing, troubleshooting, and working on harnesses and complex electronic systems. If you are someone who thrives supporting rapid avionics development, then this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Setup, execute and analyze test experiments per test procedures and record findings into test records
Support with builds of test harnesses, racks, and environmental setups
Improve and update automation, consistency, and coverage per engineering instructions
Troubleshoot and repair of electrical, electronics and integrated circuits to the component level
Maintain and calibrate electrical and/or mechanical test equipment
Create assembly instructions and bill of materials for test equipment and fixtures
Document test plans, user instructions and manuals
Operate a clean and safe work environment
Travel to test sites and external laboratories as required
Required Qualifications
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, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensors
Strong root cause analysis skills
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years electronics experience including testing
Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields
Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J‑STD and other assembly and inspection standards
Experience with High Voltage and High Power Testing such as propulsion inverters and batteries
Experience with equipment calibration and metrology
Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing
US Hourly Range $30 — $55 USD
Healthcare Benefits The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: 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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Anduril Industries by 2x
Get notified about new Electrical Engineering Technician jobs in Costa Mesa, CA.
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Irvine, CA $85,600.00‑$116,300.00 (12 hours ago)
Anaheim, CA $68,640.00‑$75,000.00 (1 month ago)
City of Industry, CA $38.79‑$43.11 (1 week ago)
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