Open as of August 12, 2026

Integration and Test Technician

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, California, United States

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.

Anduril is seeking a Integration and Test Technician to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ to lead a critical capability development of an advanced airborne platform. You will work on new UAS development by building complex test equipment, including Iron Bird Hardware In The Loop (HITL) physical integration environments. All of this in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

HITL/Ironbird Design, Build, and Integration

Assemble complex electromechanical subsystems, test racks, junction boxes, and associated hardware, including fabrication, component assembly, and system integration.
Design, fabricate, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies for prototype and production systems.
Execute Safe-to-Mate (STM), Safe-to-Power (STP), and hardware integration procedures to safely integrate and energize flight hardware.
Support electrical checkout, functional verification, and root case investigation during hardware integration and validation activities.

HITL Lab Sustainment

Maintain the health and operational readiness of HITL and Iron Bird environments through maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical components, line replaceable units (LRUs), wiring harnesses, and integration hardware.
Manage inventory of lab hardware, tools, cables, connectors, and spare components.
Maintain accurate configuration documentation for integration and test environments.
Support continuous improvement of lab organization, tooling, and integration processes.

HITL Safety

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment
Act with a strong safety mindset (“Stop, Think, Do”) while operating in prototype and experimental environments with the aim of eliminating potential harm to team members.
Follow established procedures and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

Associate Degree (or similar) Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields
Experience building, integrating, operating or maintaining HIL/HITL/Iron Bird environments for flight vehicles
Experience developing and executing Safe-to-Mate (STM), Safe-to-Power (STP), and integration procedures
Experience performing LRU-, subsystem-, and system-level hardware integration and bring-up
Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems, harnesses, LRUs, and electromechanical assemblies
Familiarity with electrical bus interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS-232/422/485, MIL-STD-1553)
Experience with oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, and other electrical test equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and engineering documentation
Experience with soldering, crimping, connector assembly, and wire harness fabrication to aerospace/miltary standards
Experience supporting Group 4 or Group 5 UAS, aerospace, or defense vehicle integration and test environments
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt quickly in a face-paced development environment
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia desirable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD, and other assembly and inspection standards
Experience with Siemens NX, Solidworks, or other CAD software
Experience using diagnostic and protocol analysis tools such as Saleae Logic Analyzers, Wireshark, PEAK-System CAN interfaces, or similar tools

US Hourly Range

$41—$54 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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