Production Technician, EagleEye

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA

Level: Technician
Team: Production
Experience asked: 4+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level production role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Costa Mesa, CA. , you will be responsible for assembly and integration of mechanical and/or electrical components.

They ask for: 4+ years
Tools it names: Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $56k–$78k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 118 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 52 other live production postings in California.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (4+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 72%
Lean 55%
5S 28%
EHS / safety 26%
✓ Root cause 25%
✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%

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It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Lifts up to 50 lbs

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Required qualifications

✓4+ years of manufacturing experience in aerospace, electronics, or medical industries with strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills
✓Experience with PCBA/CCA handling, subassembly building, soldering, and calibration using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters
✓Ability to read wiring diagrams, follow detailed assembly instructions, and load or verify software
✓Proficient with hand and power tools including pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, and specialized test equipment
✓Strong understanding of Electrostatic Discharge best practices and adherence to safety protocols
✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to rapidly adapt in a fast-paced environment
✓Be willing to travel as needed for project assignments and maintain flexibility, holding a valid driver's license
✓Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
✓U.S. Person status required for access to export-controlled information or facilities

US Hourly Range

Production Technician/Level 1: $26 - $34/hour

Production Technician/Level 2: $30 - $39/hour

Production Technician/Level 3: $33 - $44/hour

Your job level will be tailored to your individual qualifications, including your job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

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✓Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
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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

Anduril’s EagleEye team has been building a new arsenal of AR/VR products for America and its allies. We measure our success against a long-term mission of delivering superhuman vision to every soldier, technician, and emergency responder. Our team supports EagleEye’s manufacturing, testing and resolving hardware and systems. Our opportunity to redefine the human-to-machine interface of modern conflict mandates excellence across design, reliability, and speed in every engineering contribution.

About the job

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly and integration of mechanical and/or electrical components. If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight then this role is for you. This role will also require travel to Seattle, WA and Denver, CO for the first year.

What you’ll do

•Assemble EagleEye AR headset optical components, displays, and subassemblies based on detailed blueprints and schematics
•Use hand and power tools to build, calibrate, and maintain both mechanical and electrical systems with strong ESD practices
•Interpret equipment test results and work with integrators to support validation, develop test procedures, and perform root cause analysis on manufacturing issues
•Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, calibration services, test results, and quality control issues
•Integrate various subsystems and components to ensure proper communication and system compatibility while adhering to safety protocols
•Implement best practices in electronic component handling, packaging, and storage while upholding rigorous quality standards