Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

Missions & Payloads: Senior Electrical Engineer

WHO IS ANDURIL

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 real-time, 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This position involves working in a multi-disciplinary environment on the design, fabrication and flight testing of advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. We are interested in candidates that are excited to work on new projects from conceptualization through production. This position is for a senior engineer who is capable of independent work as well as serving as mentor for junior engineers in all aspects of design.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware, software, and system integration and validation
• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Must be eligible to obtain or holds an active U.S. Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Regulators, op-amps, diodes, transistors, transformers, etc.
• Low-speed protocols: I2C, UART, SPI, and RS-485
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic compatibility, RF debugging techniques, and best RF-practices for industrial and consumer devices
• Deep understanding of test equipment: oscilloscopes, current/diff-probes, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzers, amplifiers, attenuators, power supplies, and electronic loads
• Full-cycle PCB design, including collecting requirements, component selection, schematic design, layout/overview, design reviews, bring-up, validation testing, debugging, and system integration
• Deep familiarity with root cause and corrective actions
• Experience with technical, quality assurance, and production documentation packages
• Familiarity with product life cycle management
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organization, and communication skills
• Willing to work under tight deadlines across multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to drive product and sub-system requirements throughout a design lifecycle

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of relevant experience in hardware, software, and system integration and validation
• Proficient with full-cycle PCB design of analog, digital, and high-speed circuitry in Altium
• High-speed protocols: GbE, PCIe, USB, GMSL (or multimedia equivalent), RF, and CAN
• Proficient with SPICE simulations
• Proficient with CEM, PDN, & SI simulation in Ansys or HyperLynx
• Proficient with data analysis in Matlab or Python
• Proficient with 3D modeling for electronics in SolidWorks or NX
• Avionics system development, including architectures, flight controllers, control surfaces, sensor integration, power management, payload interfaces, networking, and system interconnects
• Familiarity with embedded development, including MCU and CPU selection, interfacing, configuration, development, hardware drivers, bootloaders, device trees, and version control
• Proficient with hands-on skills such as soldering, PCB modification, and harness construction
• Experience with compliance testing and spectrum regulatory standards and methods
• MIL-STD (461/704/810), DO-STD (254/178C/160)
• FCC, ETSI, UL, or FDA
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux command-line and file-system structures
• Ability to travel and support remote site integration testing up to 20% travel
• Ability to manage multiple projects in different process stages
• Experience leading or mentoring early-career engineers

 

US Salary Range$120,700—$216,750 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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