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Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Engineering Services : Electrical Lab
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Costa Mesa, CA$47.12/hr - $62.5/hrFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries seeks a Lead Electrical Engineering Technician in Costa Mesa, CA to build, assemble, test, and troubleshoot complex electronic assemblies and cable/wire harnesses, perform PCB rework, and support lab maintenance in an R&D/production environment.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Perform precision PCB rework and assembly, including surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering, component replacement, and jumper wire installation under a microscope. This also includes conformal coating and staking operations.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 5+ 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.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Electronics testing and troubleshootingSMD and through-hole solderingPCB rework and modificationWire harness building

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other supports (details via company benefits page).
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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