ABOUT THE JOBWe are looking for a
Senior Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly growing
Air Dominance and Strike team in
Costa Mesa, CA. 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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO- 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
- Conduct bring-up and design work on microcontrollers and microprocessors, ensuring seamless integration within the system
- Perform power design, including the development, simulation, and integration of discrete power supplies, DC-DC converters, and power management systems
- Troubleshoot issues that span electrical and software boundaries, utilizing lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, electronic loads) and basic software/firmware debugging tools
- Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, deployments, and customer operated flight hardware
- Develop payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)
- Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses and pinouts that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem
- Support environmental qualification (vibration, thermal) and flight-test operations
- 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 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs
- Active, hands-on PCB design experience within the last 5 years (schematic capture, layout execution/supervision, and physical board bring-up in the lab)
- Experience with modern ECAD/EDA design tools (Altium Designer preferred, but open to Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, etc.)
- Solid foundation in power system design, power loading analysis, and power management systems (DC-DC conversion, transient protection, and power distribution)
- High competence using lab test equipment (benchtop power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.) and basic board-level rework/soldering tools
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and digital interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS232/422, RS485, USB)
- Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics, mixed-signal board design, grounding topologies, and filtering/EMI mitigation
- Understanding of low-voltage and high-voltage power electronics and control systems to drive cable harness designs and connector selections
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
- Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
- Open to candidates from fast-paced, high-reliability adjacent industries (Electric Vehicles / Automotive, Medical Devices, Autonomous Systems, or complex Consumer Electronics)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Specialized background in discrete power supply design (high-efficiency topologies, switching regulators, battery management systems)
- Background in defense, missile systems, hypersonics, or aerospace avionics
- Comprehensive understanding of the effects of temperature, shock, and vibration on electrical packaging and designs
- Ability to develop basic low-level firmware or test scripts (C, Python) for hardware bring-up and peripheral validation
US Salary Range
$161,000-$212,000 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:
BenefitsAt 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.
