Hardware Engineer, General Interest

Anduril; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking individuals for an engineering role that involves solving challenges in application development and systems integration. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in mechanical or electrical design. Strong collaboration and innovative thinking are essential for success in this fast-paced environment. This position requires a willingness to travel and the ability to obtain a UAE security clearance.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Generous time off

Professional Development reimbursement

Mental Health Resources

Qualifications

• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings).
• Professional experience in mechanical or electrical design in a professional setting.
• Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Must be eligible to obtain a UAE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in various fields.
• Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Lead design reviews and run analysis.
• Transition successful projects into production.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Systems integration

Validation & Testing

Education

BS, MS or PhD in an engineering field

Tools

CAD

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi‑asset autonomy. We are focused on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost or Altius, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is a General Interest application inviting individuals from every corner of the hardware engineering spectrum—from Electro‑Mechanical Design to Integration and Testing—to apply and contribute their skills. We welcome innovative thinkers who value collaboration, continuous learning, and making an impact in technology.

We are seeking diverse skill sets—including Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Integration, Validation & Testing—to join our rapidly growing team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this role, you will solve challenges in application development, systems programming, networking, and autonomy, ensuring Anduril products seamlessly integrate to achieve critical mission outcomes. If you have a "Whatever It Takes" mindset—executing expediently, scalably, and pragmatically while making sound engineering decisions—this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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
• Wear many hats

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS, MS or PhD in an engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings).
• Professional experience in mechanical or electrical design in a professional setting.
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc).
• Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
• A desire to work on critical software that has a real‑world impact.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%.
• Must be eligible to obtain a UAE security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data.
• Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical.
• Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft.
• 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.
• Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters).

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

• 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.

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