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Electrical Engineer, Space

Anduril
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$120K-$180K a year
Full-time

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.

This position involves working in a multi-disciplinary environment on the design, fabrication and flight testing of advanced payloads for Space.

We are interested in candidates that are excited to work on new projects from conceptualization through production.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Development of payloads and subsystems for Space (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)
  • Perform or supervise board layout, ensuring proper component placement, routing, and compliance with design standards.
  • Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.

and basic software debugging tools

  • Develop system interconnect diagrams, define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem, ensuring clear and accurate documentation.
  • Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products by collaborating across disciplines, ensuring comprehensive integration and testing.
  • Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews to ensure high-quality design standards through rigorous review processes and continuous improvement practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a multidisciplinary environment, preferably in space systems or related fields.
  • B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Strong organization and communication skills with ability to manage projects and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
  • Experience performing board bring-up and schematic reviews, hands-on experience with PCB design, layout, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience developing detailed technical drawings and documentation
  • Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects and deadlines independently while maintaining high-quality work.
  • Must be a team player and contribute to team success.
  • Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Schematic and layout design in Altium Designer
  • Experience performing PDN analysis, understanding power distribution networks and their optimization.
  • Experience with differential pair routing and debugging
  • Experience with power circuit design and implementation
  • Proficient in soldering for prototyping and repairs.
  • 1+ years of experience in New Space, working in the commercial space sector.

US Salary Range$120,000 $180,000 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 :

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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