Harness Design Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

5d•$98,000 - $171,000

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. WHAT YOU’LL DO Provide the engineering expertise to design, fabricate and integrate harnesses systems and represent the harness discipline on a project Investigate, plan, design and develop harnesses to meet various technical requirements Research, select and procure appropriate connectors, back-shells, contacts, wire, shielding, and cable construction for the product to meet appropriate environmental requirements Develop and generate harness system block diagrams and wire diagrams to release for production Participate in design reviews and provide input to identify issues and drive design choices Prepare harness assembly instructions and test procedures, incorporating your knowledge of industry standards and best practices Provide guidance to the electrical team in identifying electrical system requirements given input from internal and external stakeholders including engineering (mechanical, electrical, software), product management, quality and compliance Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
3+ years hands-on experience designing electrical harnessing for rugged commercial, industrial, aerospace, or military applications
Experience working directly with harness manufacturers to deliver high quality, high reliability products
Familiarity with common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS422, RS232, 1553)
Familiar with existing applicable harness standards as well as MIL-STD requirements
Able to apply knowledge of SWaP for power, network and communications systems and designs
Experience reading wire block interconnect diagrams and wire diagrams
Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
Must be eligible to receive a US Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Build 3D routed harness data files applying NX Cabling and Siemens Capital Harness
Experience with or proficient in 3D CAD wire harness routing, such as (NX, Siemens Capital, CATIA, CREO)
Able to read and generate formboard drawings in 2D CAD for production

Responsibilities

Provide the engineering expertise to design, fabricate and integrate harnesses systems and represent the harness discipline on a project
Investigate, plan, design and develop harnesses to meet various technical requirements
Research, select and procure appropriate connectors, back-shells, contacts, wire, shielding, and cable construction for the product to meet appropriate environmental requirements
Develop and generate harness system block diagrams and wire diagrams to release for production
Participate in design reviews and provide input to identify issues and drive design choices
Prepare harness assembly instructions and test procedures, incorporating your knowledge of industry standards and best practices
Provide guidance to the electrical team in identifying electrical system requirements given input from internal and external stakeholders including engineering (mechanical, electrical, software), product management, quality and compliance
Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware
Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages

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.