Electrical Engineering Technician - Pcba

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Engineering : Electrical Engineering : Engine Electrical

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company developing advanced military systems. This role focuses on electrical engineering, specifically PCBA testing, rework, assembly, and troubleshooting. The technician will execute test plans, perform precision soldering, diagnose failures, record data, and maintain lab equipment. Requires experience in electronics testing, interpreting schematics, and understanding product development lifecycles. Experience with IPC standards, ECAD viewers, and environmental testing is preferred. The company mentions AI, computer vision, and autonomy as key technologies in their products, but this specific role is not directly involved in AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Execute test plans: set up, configure, and operate benchtop test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.) to verify PCBA performance.
  2. Precision rework and assembly: Perform surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering including component replacement and jumper wire installation under a microscope, as well as conformal coat & staking operations.
  3. Troubleshooting: Diagnose test failures to the component level using schematics and layouts then determine and execute the necessary repairs.
  4. Data recording: Accurate document test data, rework, and failure modes to help Engineering identify design or process issues.
  5. Lab maintenance: Assist in maintaining the lab environment to clean and safe standards, including equipment calibration.

Skills

Required

  • 4+ years of electronics testing experience in an electronics R&D environment
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, bill of materials (BOMs) and technical datasheets.
  • Understanding of product development lifecycles, reliability, and compliance testing.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to prioritize simultaneous tasks in an electronics lab/test environment
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields.
  • Certified in IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD and other assembly and inspection standards.
  • Experience in building test cables, including crimping contacts, soldering connectors, and reading wiring diagrams.
  • Experience using ECAD viewers (Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, etc.) to locate components on a board layout.
  • Familiarity with thermal chambers, vibration tables, and burn-in procedures.

What the JD emphasized

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance