Electrical Engineer — Motor Drives & Control Systems

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our Costa Mesa HQ to advance core product development in complex electromechanical systems. You will own designs from concept through testing with strong collaboration across disciplines and frequent vendor interactions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on build, rigorous analysis, and leadership potential. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in electrical design, PCB layout, and microcontroller integration, plus a BS/MS/PhD in engineering or

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical/design experience in a professional setting.
• Hands-on prototyping and electronics assembly experience.
• Experience with controls/actuation, robotics, or motor/servo systems.
• Familiarity with reading schematics and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts across multiple fields.
• Design, implement, and test complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, and define hardware test plans.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects to production.
• Travel to test sites and engage with vendors as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB design

Soldering prototyping

Microcontrollers

Schematic reading

System integration

Vendor liaison

Leadership

First principles

Education

BS/MS/PhD in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our Costa Mesa HQ to advance core product development in complex electromechanical systems. You will own designs from concept through testing with strong collaboration across disciplines and frequent vendor interactions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on build, rigorous analysis, and leadership potential. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in electrical design, PCB layout, and microcontroller integration, plus a BS/MS/PhD in engineering or