Asset Improvement - Electrical Technician
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
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.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 109 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$121k, from 8 postings that list pay.
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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This plant: Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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 .
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.
- ✓Please always verify communications:
- ✓Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- ✓Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Andur
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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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