Electrical Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Electrical Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We develop perception, autonomy, and command and control (C2) systems to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. Here you will work on core product development of portable C2 systems including the integration with ground and air vehicles. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
3+ years of relevant electrical experience in a professional setting
Understanding of low voltage and high voltage power electronics and control systems
Ability to perform power system and electrical loading analysis, simulation, and testing
High competence using lab test equipment (bench-top power supplies, electronics loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.)
Familiarity with battery and UPS systems of various chemistries along with high voltage and low voltage safety and design considerations
Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
BS, MS or PhD in an engineering field, or equivalent work experience
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data
Competency in engineering analysis, including thermal and electrical
Hands-on prototyping (soldering, board assembly, harnessing)
Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems (sensors, payloads, weapons, etc.) onto air vehicles
Experience in developing a variety of electronics hardware products (UAVs, wearables, firearms, high power electric propulsion, optical systems, or other complex mechanisms)
Experience in characterizing circuits at both schematic and board level
Understanding of MIL-STD requirements such as MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-DTL-38999

Responsibilities

Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields
Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis of blue-sky engineering problems
Design, implementation, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems
High level system ownership with large levels of professional autonomy
Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
Travel to test sites as needed
Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision

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.