Anduril Industries

Electrical Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike

Anduril Industries$129K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to perform electrical loading analysis and testing for power system optimization
  • High competence using lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMM) and familiarity with thermal and EMI test chambers
  • Knowledge of common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
  • Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and mixed-signal PCB designs

Responsibilities

  • Conduct full cycle PCB design, from requirements to testing and system integration
  • Perform bring-up and design work on microcontrollers for seamless system integration
  • Troubleshoot cross-disciplinary issues using lab equipment and software debugging tools
  • Support rapid product development and customer missions in a dynamic environment
  • Develop power management systems and design power solutions
  • Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses for subsystems
  • Collaborate with engineers across disciplines for mission-critical deliveries

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees
  • Support for health and recovery needs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A focus on employee well-being and work-life balance
  • Potential for substantial equity grants as part of compensation package
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be tasked with working closely with avionics engineers to review and design electrical integration details to ensure details are documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware, we are looking for you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Full cycle PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration
  • Conduct bring-up and design work on microcontrollers, ensuring seamless integration within the system
  • Troubleshoot issues that span electrical and software boundaries, utilizing both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging tools}
  • Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, deployments, and customer operated hardware
  • Perform power design, including development and integration of power management systems and components
  • Develop payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)
  • Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem
  • Collaborate closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional, mission-critical products
  • Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs
  • Ability to perform power system and electrical loading analysis, simulation, and testing to determine optimal solutions
  • High competence using lab test equipment (benchtop power supplies, electronics loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.) with familiarity of thermal and EMI test chambers and using basic software debugging tools
  • Familiarity with common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS232/422, RS485, USB)
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
  • Experience with power design and power management systems
  • Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, including bring-up and design work
  • Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
  • Experience designing mixed-signal PCBs with multiple layer counts, layer stackup and impedance matching for power and sensor applications, understanding correct grounding approaches and employing appropriate board protections and filtering
  • Understanding of low voltage and high voltage power electronics and control systems in order to capture system interconnect diagrams and drive cable harnessing designs with proper wire and connector selection

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Familiar with high end consumer or military embedded systems design
  • Experience with power systems including batteries and AC power.
  • Develop low-level firmware for bring-up and test
  • Background in defense and missile systems.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the effects of temperature and vibration on electrical designs.


US Salary Range

$129,000-$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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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