Electrical Engineer, High Speed Missiles Avionics Design

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Family planning support

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading defense technology company seeks an Electrical Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA. You will develop and integrate avionics systems, requiring a solid understanding of PCB design and systems analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role promises a salary between $129,000 and $171,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs.
• Ability to perform power system and electrical loading analysis.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop avionics systems and subsystems.
• Work on design, integration, testing, and validation processes.

Skills

PCB design

cross-functional teamwork

power system analysis

lab test equipment

microcontrollers

modern analog electronics

communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

oscilloscope

DMM

Spectrum analyzers

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 Job

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end avionics systems and subsystems development. You will also be working on design, integration, testing, and validation processes. This will require knowledge and experience in PCB design, harnessing, process management, and cross‑functional teamwork. If you are looking to join a team in high speed avionics development, then this role is for you.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs
• Ability to perform power system and electrical loading analysis, simulation, and testing to determine optimal solutions
• High competence using lab test equipment (benchtop power supplies, electronics loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.) with familiarity of thermal and EMI test chambers and using basic software debugging tools
• Familiarity with common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS232/422, RS485, USB)
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
• Experience with power design and power management systems
• Hands‑on experience with microcontrollers, including bring‑up and design work
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
• Experience designing mixed‑signal PCBs with multiple layer counts, layer stackup and impedance matching for power and sensor applications, understanding correct grounding approaches and employing appropriate board protections and filtering
• Understanding of low voltage and high voltage power electronics and control systems in order to capture system interconnect diagrams and drive cable harnessing designs with proper wire and connector selection

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience designing and integrating electrical systems into high‑speed air vehicles or missiles
• Familiar with high end consumer or military embedded systems design
• Experience with power systems including batteries and AC power.
• Develop low‑level firmware for bring‑up and test
• Background in defense and missile systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of the effects of temperature and vibration on electrical designs

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

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.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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