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Electrical Engineering Technician, Counter Intrusion

Anduril Industries · Irvine, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Irvine, CA. , you will be responsible for fabricating and assembling prototype electrical designs to support early engineering development, integration, and testing.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Painting / coating

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

Reliability Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $115k–$169k.

Median of the low and high ends of 71 live postings that list pay, out of 153 reliability engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 152 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $115k–$169k, from 70 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 71%
  • New product launch 44%
  • FMEA 40%
  • Automation 31%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
  • Tooling 22%

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requirements

and provide technical DFM/DFA feedback for design improvements. This will require hands-on experience with building harnesses, PCBAs, and other electromechanical assemblies. If you are someone with strong communication skills who proactively solves complex technical problems in a collaborative environment, then this role is for you.

Required qualifications

  • ✓4+ years of hands-on experience in electronics testing, assembly, and rework in an R&D or production environment.
  • ✓Strong technical literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bill of materials (BOMs), and technical datasheets.
  • ✓Demonstrated proficiency in fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering (IPC J-STD-001 or equivalent standards). Experience with PCB rework, component replacement, and modification.
  • ✓Proven experience in building and modifying complex cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping, soldering various connector types, and routing (IPC-620 or equivalent standards).
  • ✓Proficiency in diagnosing electronic failures to the component level using standard test equipment and documentation.
  • ✓Understanding of product development lifecycles, reliability, and compliance testing.
  • ✓Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • ✓Self-organizing: Able to prioritize simultaneous tasks in an electronics lab/test environment.
  • ✓Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred qualifications

  • ✓Education: Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields.
  • ✓Active IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 certifications.
  • ✓Experience using ECAD viewers (Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, etc.) to locate components on a board layout.
  • ✓Environmental testing: Familiarity with thermal chambers, vibration tables, and burn-in procedures.

US Hourly Range

$33.18 — $44.24 USD

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 Sentry Engineering team builds hardware products and systems that leverage artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate, persistent autonomous awareness across land, sea and air. With an AI-enabled edge processing, continuous 360 pan / tilt capability, and a variety of radars and sensors, Sentry can autonomously identify, detect, and track objects of interest to bring increased awareness to borders, military bases, oil and gas pipelines, airports and other critical infrastructure.

About the job

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA . In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating and assembling prototype electrical designs to support early engineering development, integration, and testing. You will work cross-functionally with part designers to understand

What you’ll do

  • •Build, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping contacts, soldering various connector types, and routing wires according to schematics and build documentation.
  • •Perform precision PCB rework and assembly, including surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering, component replacement, and jumper wire installation under a microscope. This also includes conformal coating and staking operations.
  • •Execute comprehensive test plans: set up, configure, and operate benchtop test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, etc.) to verify performance of PCBs and integrated electronic systems.
  • •Troubleshoot and diagnose failures in electronic assemblies (PCBs and harnesses) down to the component level using schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams, then execute necessary repairs.
  • •Accurately document test data, rework actions, assembly details, and failure modes to support engineering analysis and continuous improvement.
  • •Lab maintenance: Assist in maintaining the lab environment to clean and safe standards, including equipment calibration.

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