Production Technician, Electromagnetic Warfare
Anduril Industries · Irvine, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Irvine, CA. , you will be responsible for assembly and integration of mechanical and/or electrical components.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 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
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $76k–$95k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
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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This plant: Anduril Industries in Irvine
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required qualifications
- ✓1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting (aerospace, electronics, or medical industry is preferred) performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
- ✓Proficient with common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes or specialized test equipment
- ✓Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications)
- ✓Able to read a wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions
- ✓Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
- ✓Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Demonstrated experience with many aspects of aircraft or ground systems fabrication, repair, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, integration, composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test
- ✓Mechanically assemble complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components involving hand soldering and component fabrication
- ✓Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks
- ✓Experience with common air-frame construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.
- ✓Prior hands-on experience with kit, model, or experimental aircraft builds
- ✓Electronic box assembly troubleshooting, and writing detailed issue tickets for failures
- ✓Running functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes
- ✓Testing and running RF systems
- ✓Troubleshoot extensively
- ✓Loading firmware onto integrated digital systems
- ✓Running LabView scripts
- ✓PCBA integration and troubleshooting
- ✓Basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
- ✓Assist with kitting products, as needed
- ✓Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Math, Hard Science, Business, etc.)
- ✓Holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or has similar training
- ✓Forklift certification
US Hourly Range
Production Technician/Level 1: $26 - $34/hour
Production Technician/Level 2: $30- $39/hour
Production Technician/Level 3: $33 - $44hour
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 .
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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 Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
About the job
We are looking for a Production Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, 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.
What you’ll do
- •Follow detailed blueprints, schematics, and instructions to assemble products or systems
- •Use various hand tools and power tools to put components together
- •Combine different subsystems or components into a larger, functioning system
- •Ensure compatibility and proper communication between integrated components
- •Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encountered
- •Follow safety protocols and procedures in the workplace
- •Possibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed
