Electrical Engineer - RF/Navigation

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

ABOUT THE TEAM The Core Technology RF & PNT Team is responsible for developing high-reliability communication and navigation solutions, including required embedded processing and power systems, for UAV system. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers flight-critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA-based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next-generation autonomous air platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. This role will drive end-to-end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and flight test, ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern air warfare. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop high performance, high efficiency, and highly robust avionics solutions for air vehicle platforms Develop reliable on-board communication systems to exchange high bandwidth data across various air and ground assets Architect, design, and build high-speed digital PCBAs (schematic capture, simulation, board layout) Help decide what to do in-house and what to outsource, communicate design requirements with external vendors and help drive the progress Develop relationships with external vendors and communicate design requirements to external vendors and suppliers. Work cross-functionally between software, firmware and hardware teams Develop hardware validation test plans for sub-system and full system products.

Requirements

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
2+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems and products
Demonstrated experience designing mixed signal circuits
Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters)
Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
Skilled with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tools
U.S. Citizenship is required
Able to travel up to 10% of time

Nice To Haves

Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and test execution per MIL-STD-810 and/or MIL-STD-461
Familiarity with wireless communication protocols and radios
Experience with microcontroller wired communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485)
Experience integrating with various sensors (accelerometers, IMU, barometer, air speed, pressure transducer, magnetometer)
Experience integration GPS/GNSS systems into other systems
Knowledgeable in RF investigation and analysis with the use of specialized equipment (Spectrum analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc) and RF simulation tool suites.
Interest in developing next-generation navigation systems without GPS
C++ or Python Programming
Familiarity with Siemens NX or similar CAD
Experience with robotics
Experience with electronic production testing
Experience programming Raspberry Pi or similar single-board computer

Responsibilities

Develop high performance, high efficiency, and highly robust avionics solutions for air vehicle platforms
Develop reliable on-board communication systems to exchange high bandwidth data across various air and ground assets
Architect, design, and build high-speed digital PCBAs (schematic capture, simulation, board layout)
Help decide what to do in-house and what to outsource, communicate design requirements with external vendors and help drive the progress
Develop relationships with external vendors and communicate design requirements to external vendors and suppliers.
Work cross-functionally between software, firmware and hardware teams
Develop hardware validation test plans for sub-system and full system products.

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.