Full-Time
Lead Electrical Engineering Technician
Anduril
5,001-10,000 employees
Develops autonomous systems for defense applications
Compensation Overview
$30.76 - $54.80/hr
Senior
Newport Beach, CA, USA
In Person
- Minimum 5 years experience as an engineering technician working in a prototype/ engineering development lab environment.
- Prior leadership experience in an engineering lab environment.
- Ability to read and understand complex PCBA schematics, cable assembly drawings, and test procedures, without the need to have detailed assembly instructions.
- Experience with building and troubleshooting prototype electro-mechanical hardware, such as PCBAs, cables and wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies (drones, vehicles, or eq.).
- Familiar and comfortable with standard electrical prototyping processes, such as PCBA rework
- Extensive prototyping experience: Soldering, crimping, assembling cables to IPC Standards.
- Able to hand solder PCBAs per J-STD-001 / IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-7711.
- Wire harness experience in accordance with IPC-A-620 standards.
- Strong knowledge of electrical components & connectors, familiar with basic hand tools and crimping equipment.
- Basic electrical understanding and understanding of fundamental electrical engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance to the engineering technician team on harness and PCBA build and rework in our HQ EE Lab.
- Oversee day to day activities of the physical EE lab and ensure the highest standards and availability of tools, instruments, and equipment. (ie. installation, calibration, maintenance and procurement of tools and test equipment).
- Identify opportunities, propose and lead the implantation of changes to drive improvements. Anticipate future equipment, tools and lab space needed and led effort to meet project and business needs.
- Plan and direct assigned tasks and project activities with the accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables in a timely manner.
- Support engineering activities such as building prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples under the guidance of engineers.
- Perform work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions.
- Conduct repairs and reworks of PCBAs and cable harnesses/assemblies during engineering tests and prototyping activities.
- Procure and source electro-mechanical components and subcomponents under the direction of engineers as required.
- Ensure team members are properly trained and use equipment and tools according to procedures and/or work instructions.
- Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses.
- Independently set up and utilize standard test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
- Perform circuit board electronic modifications, such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components per industry standards such as IPC-A-7711 / IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620.
- Perform quality inspection and verification of worked performed by team per industry standard (ie. IPC).
- Able to work in a fast paced environment with ambiguous targets and adapt work plans based on new outcomes.
- Minimum 8 years experience as an engineering technician in a developmental lab environment.
- 5 years of prior leadership experience in an engineering lab environment.
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
- Strong understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, prototyping and assembly techniques.
- Experience with task management software such as Trello or JIRA.
- Experience with electrical CAD tools such as Altium, Rapid Harness or other EWIS software.
- Current IPC certification (CIS / CIT / MIT).
- Willing to work overtime, and weekends, as needed.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Unassisted.
Anduril Industries develops advanced autonomous systems for military and security applications, focusing on solutions for government and commercial clients. Its main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. Anduril differentiates itself by emphasizing the integration of its systems and continuous technological innovation. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$6.5B
Headquarters
Orange, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Anduril secured a $2.5B investment, doubling its valuation to $30.5B.
- The $310M Ohio facility will create 4,000 jobs, boosting local economy.
- Growing global defense budgets increase demand for Anduril's advanced tech solutions.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from companies like Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation.
- Potential challenges in the Meta partnership due to strategic misalignments.
- Regulatory hurdles in the Rheinmetall collaboration for European defense needs.
What makes Anduril unique
- Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
- The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
- Anduril's strategic partnerships enhance its technological capabilities and market reach.
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Benefits
Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
Family Planning & Support
Incentivized Time Off
Mental Health Resources
Financial Planning
Unlimited Provisions
Professional Development
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -4%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -3%Anduril Industries secures $310M grant to build a 5M sq ft manufacturing facility in Ohio, creating 4,008 jobs and investing over $530M in defense technology.
Anduril, a defense contractor specializing in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, partnered with Meta in May to develop AI-powered augmented reality headsets for the United States military.
German defense giant Rheinmetall and U.S.-based Anduril Industries have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop autonomous air systems and propulsion technologies tailored for European defense needs.
Just a few weeks later on Jan. 16, Anduril announced it would invest $900 million to build a manufacturing campus near Rickenbacker International Airport and would hire 4,000 people over the next decade.
Whatever the size of the pie, the companies vying for a slice of it include upstarts like Archer Aviation (ACHR), which is currently testing an eVTOL model and partnering with defense contractor Anduril to develop military applications, and Joby Aviation (JOBY), which is in the process of getting its air taxi certified for passenger rides.