Electrical Engineer Lab Technician

andurilindustries

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa · United States

Posted Jun 25, 2026

Full-time
Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : EMC Engineering

Job description

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 ROLE

We are seeking an experienced EE/EMI Lab Technician to join our Air Dominance & Strike Electrical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting EMI/EMC Engineers in their designing, building, testing, and validating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) solutions for electronic products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Build aerospace test harnesses to IPC standards per engineering drawings with a focus on EMI/EMC considerations.

Rework, repair, and modify complex and high density PCBAs to IPC standards per engineering drawings.

Update existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, and coverage per engineering instructions.

Maintenance and calibration of electrical and/or mechanical test equipment.

Create assembly instructions and bill of materials for harness and PCBA build/modification requests.

Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data.

Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, and document all pertinent data for MIL-STD-461, 464, and other standard tests.

Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, & organizing supplies

Travel to test sites and external laboratories as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

4+ years of electronics lab and testing experience in an R&D environment

Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, DOD-160

Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD and other assembly and inspection standards

Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics

Familiarity with product development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing

Advanced understanding of DMM, O-scope, power supplies; understanding of RF measurement techniques and the use of various RF measurement instruments (specifically Spectrum Analyzers, EMI Receivers, Network Analyzers, EMI receivers, Power Meters); working knowledge of basic safety practices

Able to use all standard EMI equipment; able to accurately capture necessary data; able to use TILE (Total Integrated Laboratory Environment) test software

Strong root cause analysis skills

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills

Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years electronics testing experience

IPC-610, IPC-620, IPC7711/7721 and J-STD Certified. (CIS or CIT)

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Experience with High Voltage and High Power Testing such as propulsion inverters and batteries

Experience with equipment calibration and metrology

US Hourly Range

$47—$62 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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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