Sr. Technical Lead Manager, Electrical Engineering

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Costa Mesa, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Technical Lead Manager, Electrical Engineering to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end embedded control electronic systems and subsystems development for UAVs and related equipment. You will also be leading a team of engineers, and establishing robust design, integration, testing, and validation processes. This will require expertise in PCB design, subsystem integration, process management, vendor coordination. If you are someone who has led teams supporting rapid embedded control electronics development, then this role is for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
7+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems and products on UAV systems or similar industries.
Proven leadership or management experience leading highly technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong hands-on knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, Analog circuits, etc.
Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies.
Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automation of tests
Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tools
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with C
Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, GitHub, JIRA, etc.
Experience with developing for a safety-critical environment
Experience working on products used in tough environments (automotive, aerospace, defense, etc.)
Knowledge of embedded software development, including use of timers, interrupts, hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs

Responsibilities

Lead avionics system development from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across Anduril's air systems.
Provide technical guidance and manage a team of Electrical Engineers, driving technical execution and professional growth within the Tactical Recon & Strike Electrical Engineering team.
Assign Electrical Engineers to projects and reconcile resource conflicts. Identify new resource requirements, recruit, interview & hire new employees.
Evaluate staff performance, communicate areas for improvement for employees, and provide recommendations for compensation & promotions.
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 embedded control electronic systems with an emphasis on high-reliability, resiliency, redundancy, and fault tolerance, collaborating cross-functionally to define product specifications and ensure mission success.
Oversee sub-system and system-level testing and validation to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.
Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing to ensure product reliability in many of the harshest environments on earth.
Develop and deploy engineering processes to assure design methods follow engineering best practices and support the overall system architecture to meet product technical requirements.
Coordinate with fabrication and manufacturing partners, managing Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly processes, and supplier engagement to ensure high-quality production and delivery.
Design embedded control electronics from concept to production, including hardware selection, schematic & PCB design, board bring-up, and system level integration
Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and software debugging tools
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products.
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

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.