About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a <strong>Senior Electrical Engineer</strong> to join our rapidly growing <strong>Air Dominance and Strike</strong>&nbsp;team in <strong>Costa Mesa, CA</strong>. In this role, your primary focus will be full-lifecycle PCB design from concept and schematic capture through board bring-up, test, and debug. In this role you'll also be supporting subsystem cable harnessing, hardware integration, and flight-test operations. If you are a hands-on electrical generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and mission-critical flight hardware, we are looking for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li class="text-start "> <p>Full cycle PCB design (primary day-to-day focus) including collecting
requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Conduct bring-up and design work on microcontrollers and microprocessors, ensuring seamless integration within the system</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Perform power design, including the development, simulation, and integration of discrete power supplies, DC-DC converters, and power management systems</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Troubleshoot issues that span electrical and software boundaries, utilizing lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, electronic loads) and basic software/firmware debugging tools</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, deployments, and customer operated flight hardware</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Develop payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses and pinouts that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Support environmental qualification (vibration, thermal) and flight-test operations</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Collaborate closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional, mission-critical products</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li class="text-start "> <p>Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p><strong>Active, hands-on PCB design experience within the last 5 years</strong> (schematic capture, layout execution/supervision, and physical board bring-up in the lab)</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Experience with modern ECAD/EDA design tools (Altium Designer preferred, but open to Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, etc.)</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Solid foundation in power system design, power loading analysis, and power management systems (DC-DC conversion, transient protection, and power distribution)</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>High competence using lab test equipment (benchtop power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.) and basic board-level rework/soldering tools</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and digital interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS232/422, RS485, USB)</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics, mixed-signal board design, grounding topologies, and filtering/EMI mitigation</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Understanding of low-voltage and high-voltage power electronics and control systems to drive cable harness designs and connector selections</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Open to candidates from fast-paced, high-reliability adjacent industries (Electric Vehicles / Automotive, Medical Devices, Autonomous Systems, or complex Consumer Electronics)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li class="text-start "> <p>Specialized background in discrete power supply design (high-efficiency topologies, switching regulators, battery management systems)</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Background in defense, missile systems, hypersonics, or aerospace avionics</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Comprehensive understanding of the effects of temperature, shock, and vibration on electrical packaging and designs</p> </li> <li class="text-start "> <p>Ability to develop basic low-level firmware or test scripts (C, Python) for hardware bring-up and peripheral validation</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$161,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$212,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>
Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.&nbsp;</span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our
Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests:&nbsp;</strong>Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong>&nbsp;If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong>&nbsp;Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>
About Anduril
Anduril Industries designs and supplies autonomous defense systems and integrated software for security and military applications. The company develops an AI-driven command-and-control platform that links sensors, unmanned vehicles across air, land, and sea, and related hardware into a cohesive operational network. Its portfolio covers unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone technology, undersea autonomous vehicles, and autonomous ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) platforms. Anduril also builds mission support software that helps users fuse sensor data and manage operations in real time. The company serves defense, national security, and government clients with technology solutions that emphasize autonomous operation and data integration.
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Salary
$161,000 - $212,000
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Funding
Total raised
$6.5B
Last stage
Series G
Investors
Founders
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