Senior Engineering Technician, Ew

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Mission Systems : Electromagnetic Warfare Engineering : EW RF

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking a Senior Engineering Technician for their EW (Electromagnetic Warfare) R&D team. The role involves hands-on manufacturing, testing, and deployment of electronic systems, including assembly, rework, test setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of circuit board and system-level test stations. The technician will support integration of automated test stations, execute test procedures, perform electrical rework, build cable assemblies, and maintain lab organization. Requires strong electro-mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and PCB rework skills, familiarity with test equipment, and the ability to read schematics. Experience in EW or defense sector is preferred. The company mentions AI and autonomy as part of their broader mission but this specific role is focused on hardware engineering and testing within the EW domain.

What you'd actually do

  1. Assemble, install, and troubleshoot circuit board and system-level test stations, including automated test software and Radio Frequency (RF) test equipment.
  2. Perform electrical rework and modifications, including soldering, assembling and modifying wiring harnesses, test fixtures, and circuit boards.
  3. Support integration of automated test stations, including installation and configuration of test equipment such as power supplies, signal generators, power meters, and spectrum and network analyzers.
  4. Execute test procedures for integrated assemblies for troubleshooting activities, including setup of instrumentation , data collection, and report generation.
  5. Perform precision PCB rework, including fine-pitch soldering, component replacement, jumper installation, and wiring modifications.

Skills

Required

  • Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly and prototype builds, including mechanical installs, wiring, soldering, and component handling.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills: able to follow test plans, identify failure modes, and work with engineers to resolve issues.
  • Proficiency with PCB rework: component removal and replacement down to 0201, wiring modifications, connector/cable work.
  • Experience with cable harness fabrication, crimping, and wiring assemblies.
  • Good understanding of ESD, safety, and clean-lab protocols; able to maintain rigorous environmental and safety standards.
  • Excellent attention to detail; able to document processes, maintain quality control, and track inventory or tooling accurately.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced production environment; adaptable as needs evolve.
  • Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, environmental chambers, etc.
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings/schematics, follow assembly instructions, and use tools/jigs/fixtures properly.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in the EW (Electromagnetic Warfare) or defense sector, or work involving ruggedized or harsh-environment applications.
  • Experience with testing electronic assemblies, and knowledge of electronics testing best practices.
  • Experience with automated test software or test equipment instrumentation.
  • Experience with inventory/tracking tools, lab management software, version control for hardware documentation.

What the JD emphasized

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