Director, Electrical Engineering

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

6h•$220,000 - $292,000

About The Position

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. ABOUT THE TEAM: Connected Warfare is the team at Anduril dedicated to the modernization of the command and control systems of U.S. and Allied forces. New technologies and new adversaries demand a new approach to battlefield intelligence, and you will be the driving force behind the integration of cutting-edge edge compute and communications technologies that make that approach a reality. If you possess a pioneering spirit and a record of excellence in mechanical engineering, join us in shaping the future of military might. Your work will not only create new products but also change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale. Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to secure a safer tomorrow. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Our products are complex, integrated hardware-software products in which state-of-the-art electrical systems for power, compute, communications, and controls play a critical, differentiating role. We have successfully delivered a dozen products and have another dozen in the works. We need a senior, experienced, electrical engineering leader to oversee the team developing the electrical subsystems for these products. You will own a large, multi-discipline electrical team and will be responsible for independently developing and executing a comprehensive technical vision across our products. You will be a key senior leader and will partner with other engineering and production teams to make your vision a reality. You will independently lead and manage your team and will be responsible for resource planning, hiring, and mentoring your team members. Your vision is key to the growth and success of our products and will have a meaningful impact on U.S. military command and control capabilities.

Requirements

Proven track-record of owning the design and delivery of electrical systems for complex hardware products
Demonstrated ability to independently design and integrate electrical components into production scale products
Deep technical fluency and passion for engineering details
Experience working on both high-power (>100kW) and low power (<20W) ground or automotive systems
Past leadership of large, multi-discipline, electrical engineering teams
Strong people management and hiring skills
Success working in start-up, scale-up, or other high-ambiguity environments
Business acumen and the ability to use financial metrics to guide engineering decisions
10+ years overseeing the development of complex electrical systems
Bachelors degree or higher in electrical engineering
U.S. Security Clearance eligible

Responsibilities

Oversee a 40+ member electrical engineering department, including electrical architecture, PCB design, harness design, firmware development, system integration, and test
Own the design and integration of electrical subsystems for multiple products simultaneously
Drive the transition of electrical designs from prototype to production
Independently lead people management functions for the entire team, including overseeing personnel growth, resource planning, and hiring
Review electrical engineering designs and oversee the definition and implementation of best practices
Partner with mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and supply chain leaders to integrate electrical designs into products and repeatably build them in production
Manage electrical engineering resources across current and emergent needs to maintain on-time delivery and reliable execution of program requirements
Author and drive a compelling vision for our electrical engineering roadmap that helps to guide our products into the next generation of features
Partner with business leaders to triage limited resources against new opportunities, using your business acumen to inform product planning

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.