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Production Technician, Avionics

Anduril Industries · Santa Ana, CA

Level
Technician
Team
Production
Travel
15%
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level production role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Santa Ana, CA. , you will be responsible for assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical and electrical components in a R&D environment.

They ask for
4+ years
Tools it names
Lean, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Painting / coating
Day to day
about 15% travel

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

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

Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 131 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 66 other live production postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $82k–$106k, from 24 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (4+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 76%
  • ✓ Lean 54%
  • EHS / safety 25%
  • Root cause 24%
  • 5S 24%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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

At a glance

Lifts up to 25 lbs

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Required qualifications

  • ✓2–4 years of experience in an ESD environment performing electrical and/or electro-mechanical assemblies (aerospace or electronics industry preferred)
  • ✓Proficient with hand tools and test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, and specialized test boxes
  • ✓Able to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • ✓Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
  • ✓Ability to rapidly adapt in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • ✓Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred qualifications

  • ✓Experience working in an R&D setting
  • ✓Demonstrated experience with avionics build, integration, and test
  • ✓Perform validation and testing of electronic components using multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks
  • ✓Demonstrated skills in low-level programming, soldering, harnessing, conformal coating, and staking
  • ✓Electronic box assembly troubleshooting and writing detailed issue tickets for failures
  • ✓Running functional checkouts, tests, and diagnosing issues
  • ✓Testing and running RF systems
  • ✓Loading firmware onto integrated digital systems
  • ✓Running LabView scripts
  • ✓PCBA integration and troubleshooting
  • ✓Basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles

Requirements

  • ✓Willing to travel 15%
  • ✓Willing to work assigned shift hours, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift: 7 AM - 3:30 PM; 2nd shift: 3 PM - 11:30 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: $25 - $33/hour

Production Technician/Level 2: $28 - $38/hour

Production Technician/Level 3: $33 - $43/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.

  • ✓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.
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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 Santa Ana, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical and electrical components in a R&D environment. If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player, willing to support a fast paced environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight, then this role is for you!

What you’ll do

  • •Follow detailed blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and CAD models to assemble electronic and electro-mechanical systems
  • •Use hand tools and power tools, including soldering equipment, to build and integrate components
  • •Combine subsystems into larger, functioning avionics systems and ensure proper communication between integrated components
  • •Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and issues encountered
  • •Follow safety and ESD protocols in the workplace
  • •Possibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed

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