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Asset Improvement - Electrical Technician

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

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A technician-level reliability role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Costa Mesa, CA.

They ask for
7+ years
Tools it names
PLC, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 107 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 109 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$121k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (7+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 33%
  • ✓ PLC 31%
  • Tooling 30%
  • Welding 29%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 20%

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Required qualifications

  • ✓Installation & Maintenance:
  • ✓Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and control systems across our southern California facilities.
  • ✓Upgrade and retrofit existing systems to meet evolving operational needs and safety standards.
  • ✓Project Management:
  • ✓Lead electrical projects, including design, planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards.
  • ✓Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
  • ✓Safety & Compliance:
  • ✓Ensure all work complies with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety regulations.
  • ✓Conduct regular inspections and maintain detailed records of maintenance activities.
  • ✓Troubleshooting & Emergency Response:
  • ✓Provide expert troubleshooting for complex electrical issues; respond swiftly to emergencies to minimize downtime.

Preferred qualifications

  • ✓Experience:
  • ✓Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an electrician in a facilities management or industrial/commercial environment.
  • ✓Proven experience with complex electrical systems and high-level troubleshooting.
  • ✓Technical Skills:
  • ✓Proficient in reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
  • ✓Solid understanding of PLCs, motor control, and building management systems (BMS) is a plus.
  • ✓Certifications:
  • ✓Journeyman or Master Electrician license as required by local regulations.
  • ✓OSHA and other relevant safety certifications.
  • ✓Must possess a valid class C drivers license
  • ✓Additional Skills:
  • ✓Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • ✓Excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset.
  • ✓Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to work in various environments, including confined spaces and elevated platforms.
  • ✓Must be comfortable lifting moderate weights and working in physically demanding conditions.

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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  • ✓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

The Design & Construction team at Anduril delivers the factories, labs, offices, and secure spaces that enable our teams to design, build, and deploy advanced defense technology. Our projects span high-performance manufacturing facilities, mission-critical secure environments, and collaborative workspaces, giving our team exposure to a uniquely wide variety of technical and operational challenges.

More than just delivering buildings, we are (literally) rebuilding the American defense industrial base. Our work directly accelerates how quickly critical technology moves from concept to production and into the hands of the warfighter.

About the job

Anduril is seeking a skilled and experienced Facilities Electrician to join our facilities team. This role is responsible for planning, performing, and overseeing complex electrical work in our facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

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