Electrical Engineering Technician, Counter Intrusion

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Sentry Engineering team builds hardware products and systems that leverage artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate, persistent autonomous awareness across land, sea and air.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating and assembling prototype electrical designs to support early engineering development, integration, and testing.

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.
• Execute comprehensive test plans: set up, configure, and operate benchtop test equipment 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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).
• 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

Preferred 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.

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to ensure you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.