Battery Build Technician

Battery Build Technician

Costa Mesa, California, United States

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.

As a Battery Build Technician, you will perform the physical assembly, integration, and testing of high-voltage and low-voltage battery packs and electrical systems. The right person for this role has a strong command of precision mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and the usage of standard electronics manufacturing tools. If you are someone who is hardware-focused, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious, then this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of battery modules, enclosures, and high-voltage distribution systems.
• Execute precision wiring, crimping, soldering, and routing of complex wire harnesses and battery interconnects.
• Generate, review, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), build logs, and quality documentation to ensure complete traceability.
• Perform in-process inspections, continuity testing, and voltage/resistance verification of electrical assemblies.
• Support prototyping, manufacturing development, and testing operations onsite at our assembly and testing facilities.
• Own the cleanliness, organization, and safety standards of the battery build workstation and associated equipment.

• 2+ years of experience performing precision mechanical assembly, electrical integration, or battery manufacturing.
• Prior experience operating hand tools, torque drivers, soldering irons, and electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters).
• A solid understanding of electrical safety practices, including proper handling of high-voltage components and ESD-sensitive devices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to read, interpret, and build to complex engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.

• Exhibits strong initiative and ownership of assembly and workstation tasks.
• Experience assembling lithium-ion battery modules or high-voltage energy storage systems.
• Certifications in J-STD-001 (soldering) or IPC-A-620 (wire harness assembly).
• Familiarity with battery management systems (BMS) and diagnostic software testing tools.
• Experience working in a fast-paced hardware development environment with high-rate production.

US Hourly Range

$41.35 - $54.81 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:

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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