Electrical Technician, EagleEye
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Costa Mesa, CA. , you will assemble and integrate mechanical and electrical components for the EagleEye program, and when rework is needed, step in to perform PCB/PCBA/PWA repairs and cable harness rework.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, ISO 9001, AS9100, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 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
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- Base pay
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- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 31%
- Tooling 31%
- Welding 30%
- Team leadership 30%
- EHS / safety 20%
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you'll do
- ◆Assemble EagleEye AR headset optical components, displays, and subassemblies from blueprints and schematics using hand and power tools with strong ESD practices
- ◆Conduct product/acceptance tests and work with integrators on validation and test procedure development
- ◆Integrate subsystems and components to ensure system compatibility while adhering to safety protocols
- ◆Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, calibration, test results, and quality issues
- ◆Perform rework and repair of PCB/PCBA/PWAs and cable harnesses as needed, including inspection, testing, fabrication, and root cause analysis
- ◆Read and interpret cable assembly drawings, schematics, and test procedures using measuring devices such as oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and clamp meters
Required qualifications
- ✓3+ years of experience working on repair and rework of PCB/PCBA/PWAs and cable harnesses/assemblies manufacturing experience in aerospace, electronics, or medical industries with strmechanical and electrical assembly skills
- ✓Deep understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, manufacturing workflow and assembly handling, subassembly building, slderin, and calibration using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters
- ✓Soldering, crimping, assembling cables and connectors, basic hand tools and simple tools (drill press, bandsaw, etc)
- ✓Ability to understand written test procedures, test report, documentation of test results
- ✓Familiarity with common termination systems and interconnect solutions from Molex, Amphenol, TE, Hirose, etc
- ✓Basic electrical understanding (able to calculate voltage drop, size wire based on amperage, Ohm's Law, etc)
- ✓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
- ✓Understanding of fundamental electrical concepts such as Ohm's Law, voltage drop, allowable ampacity
- ✓Familiarity with basic test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscopes, function generators)
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to rapidly adapt in a fast-paced environment
- ✓Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Associate level degree in electronics/electrical assembly or equivalent
- ✓Building, repairing and troubleshooting cables and wiring harnesses
- ✓Hand solder per J-STD and/or NASA-STD 8739.4
- ✓Wire harness experience in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.3 and 8739.4 and/or IPC-A-620 standards
- ✓Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- ✓Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
Requirements
- ✓Willing to work assigned shift hours, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
- ✓Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
- ✓Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
US Hourly Range
Production Technician/Level 1: $26- $34/hour
Production Technician/Level 2: $30 - $389hour
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 .
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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 strong EE repair/rework technician who can also build. In this role, you will assemble and integrate mechanical and electrical components for the EagleEye program, and when rework is needed, step in to perform PCB/PCBA/PWA repairs and cable harness rework. The EE rework work will not be continuous and will happen as needed based on production demands. If you are a highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced team environment with minimal oversight, this role is for you.
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