Electrical Engineer Lab Technician
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experiencedEE/EMILabTechnicianto join ourAir Dominance & Strike Electrical Engineeringteam. The ideal candidate willbe responsible forsupporting EMI/EMC Engineers in their designingbuildingtesting andvalidatingelectromagnetic 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 YOULL DO
- Build aerospacetest harnessesto IPC standards per engineering drawings with a focus on EMI/EMC considerations.
- Rework repair andmodifycomplex 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 forharness 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 datafor MIL-STD-461 464 andotherstandard 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 asrequired.
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 andJ-STD Certified. (CIS or CIT)
- Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Computer Mechanical Technologies or related fields
- Bachelors 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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