Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, Drones

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, Drones

Join our dynamic R&D Engineering team as a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, where you will play a crucial role in designing and deploying cutting-edge electro-mechanical systems for autonomous drones. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building complex electromechanical assemblies, soldering PCBAs, modifying COTS components, and performing precision rework on PCBs. You will also support board-level testing and troubleshooting under engineering guidance while maintaining lab organization and adhering to ESD-safe practices. This role requires hands-on experience with electronics in fields like robotics or avionics, proficiency in PCB rework down to 0201 components, and familiarity with basic electrical test equipment. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree in electronics, understanding of IPC Quality Standards, and experience with CAD tools such as Altium.

What you'll do

  • Build complex electromechanical assemblies and solder electronic modules for autonomous drone systems.
  • Perform precision PCB rework, including fine-pitch soldering and component replacement down to 0201 size.
  • Fabricate test fixtures, jigs, adapters, and harnesses to support engineering workflows and testing phases.
  • Troubleshoot electrical assemblies and subassemblies under engineering guidance, identifying faults or performance issues.
  • Maintain lab organization, including ESD-safe practices, tool calibration, equipment upkeep, and inventory tracking.
  • Support board-level bring-up testing, verification testing, and regression testing across development phases.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 4 years experience as an engineering technician in R&D.
  • Hands-on experience building electro-mechanical hardware, including PCBAs and wiring harnesses.
  • Proficient in reading and understanding PCBA schematics and cable assembly drawings.
  • Expertise in PCB rework: component removal/replacement down to 0201 size.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical assemblies at board and component levels.
  • Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment like DMMs, oscilloscopes, and function generators.

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