Electrical Engineering Lab Supervisor

at Anduril

Location

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Compensation

$98k–$171k USD

Type

full time

Posted

1 weeks ago

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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.

We are looking for an EE Lab Supervisor to join our Electrical Engineering lab team to provide leadership and guidance and improve product quality for our Anduril Product Team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The EE Lab Supervisor will provide technical expertise and guidance to the Engineering Technician team on harness and PCBA build and rework in our HQ EE Lab
Oversee day to day activities of the physical EE lab and ensure the highest standards and availability of tools, instruments, and equipment. (ie. installation, calibration, maintenance and procurement of tools and test equipment)
Identify opportunities, propose and lead the implementation of changes to drive improvements
Anticipate future equipment, tools, and lab space needed and lead effort to meet project and business needs
Plan and direct assigned tasks and project activities with the accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables in a timely manner
Perform quality inspection and verification of worked performed by team per industry standard (ie. IPC)
Ensure team members are properly trained and use equipment and tools according to procedures and/or work instructions
Support engineering activities such as building prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples under the guidance of engineers
Perform work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions
Conduct repairs and reworks of PCBAs and cable harnesses/assemblies during engineering tests and prototyping activities
Procure and source electro-mechanical components and subcomponents under the direction of engineers as required
Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses
Independently set up and utilize standard test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters
Perform circuit board electronic modifications, such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components per industry standards such as IPC-A-7711 / IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620
Able to work in a fast paced environment with ambiguous targets and adapt work plans based on new outcomes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years experience as an Engineering Technician working in a prototype/engineering development lab environment
Prior leadership experience in an engineering lab environment
Ability to read and understand complex PCBA schematics, cable assembly drawings, and test procedures, without the need to have detailed assembly instructions
Experience with building and troubleshooting prototype electro-mechanical hardware, such as PCBAs, cables and wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies (drones, vehicles, or eq.)
Familiar and comfortable with standard electrical prototyping processes, such as PCBA rework
Extensive prototyping experience: Soldering, crimping, assembling cables to IPC Standards
Able to hand solder PCBAs per J-STD-001 / IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-7711
Wire harness experience in accordance with IPC-A-620 standards
Strong knowledge of electrical components & connectors, familiar with basic hand tools and crimping equipment
Basic electrical understanding and understanding of fundamental electrical engineering concepts
Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 8 years experience as an Engineering Technician in a developmental lab environment
5 years of prior leadership experience in an engineering lab environment
Associates or Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math
Strong understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, prototyping and assembly techniques
Experience with task management software such as Trello or JIRA
Experience with electrical CAD tools such as Altium, Rapid Harness or other EWIS software
Current IPC certification (CIS / CIT / MIT)
Willing to work overtime, and weekends, as needed
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs unassisted

US Salary Range

$98,000—$171,000 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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