Lead Engineer, Avionics Design

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

298d • $170,000 - $255,000

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience designing, testing and troubleshooting complex board designs and avionics modules in a UAV or similar context.
• Proven leadership or management experience in guiding highly technical and motivated engineers
• Understanding of relevant avionics/electrical design standards for vehicles.
• Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, current-probes, and automation of tests.
• Experience in design for signal integrity / power integrity.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, Analog circuits, etc.
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies.
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
• Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tool
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-311A
• Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461
• Understanding system interconnect diagrams and defining cables and wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within the vehicle.
• Support for software and firmware development related to flight controls, sensing, payload integration, power management, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics system development from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across Anduril's air systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of Electrical Engineers, driving technical execution and professional growth within the Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering team.
• Oversee full-cycle PCB and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development, guiding requirements derivation, schematic design, component selection, layout, board bring-up, and system integration, testing, and debugging.
• Architect and develop flight-critical avionics with an emphasis on high-reliability, resiliency, redundancy, and fault tolerance, collaborating cross-functionally to define product specifications and ensure mission success.
• Own design verification and integration of avionics subsystems, developing and executing Design Verification Testing (DVT), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), and Qualification Test Procedures (QTP).
• Drive system-level electrical integration for medium- to large-scale vehicle platforms, ensuring compliance with power distribution, signal integrity, and environmental constraints.
• Coordinate with fabrication and manufacturing partners, managing Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly processes, and supplier engagement to ensure high-quality production and delivery.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• 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: Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree