Electrical Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous time off plans

Professional development reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A defense technology company is hiring an Electrical Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves full-cycle PCB design, troubleshooting electrical issues, and system integration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and over 3 years of experience with complex designs and test equipment. Compensation includes a competitive salary range of $129,000 – $171,000, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing and troubleshooting complex board designs.
• Competent with common test equipment like oscilloscopes and automation tools.
• Familiar with software development processes and tools such as git and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Full cycle PCB design including requirements gathering and testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical and software interface issues.
• Conduct design reviews and system verification tasks.

Skills

Designing complex board designs

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Using electrical test equipment

Working with circuit designs

Familiarity with MCU and FPGA

Proficiency in CAD tools

Signal integrity analysis

Integration of high power electronics

Maintaining security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Electrical CAD tools (Altium)

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

Anduril is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost, Altius, or Roadrunner, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem. We develop perception and autonomy algorithms to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross‑departments as part of a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for designing and supporting the integration of various subsystems, supporting testing efforts, and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of autonomous flight systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Full cycle PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring‑up, test, debug and system integration
• Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging tools
• Development of payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)
• Develop system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem
• Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products
• Work in a fast‑paced environment supporting new developments and customer operated hardware
• Conduct peer‑level and cross‑discipline design reviews
• Design and support the integration & testing of an rotorcraft system through TRLs 3-8
• Conduct vehicle platform system design & analysis as required by your supported program or effort
• Conduct design reviews, perform requirements analysis, and plan system verification to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standards
• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of product design, integration, and test effort

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
• Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, current‑probes, and automation of tests
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, Github, JIRA
• Comfortable with a variety of electronic CAD tools (Altium preferred, Eagle and others acceptable)
• Experience in design for signal integrity / power integrity
• Experience with battery systems and ability to support alternate battery systems design
• Experience with high reliability systems
• Experience with radio frequency‑based systems
• Experience with rapid payload/sensor integration
• Experience in designing and integrating high power electronics
• Experience in fieldable system design
• Comfortable in conducting worst case circuit or uncertainty analysis
• High‑ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel 25% with potential surges above 25%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing electrical and power systems for autonomous rotorcraft
• Experience with battery systems both primary and secondary chemistries
• Experience with High Voltage Power Electronics
• Experience with inverters and high power electric motors
• Understanding of MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810G
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
• Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
• Experience with electro‑mechanical and electrical design concepts
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

US Salary Range: $129,000 – $171,000 USD

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 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.
• 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.