Electrical Engineer, Space

Anduril; 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

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

An innovative technology company in Costa Mesa, California is seeking a skilled engineer to work on the design, fabrication, and flight testing of advanced space payloads. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and a B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Responsibilities will include schematic design and testing. The position offers a competitive salary range of $129,000 to $171,000, with substantial benefits including comprehensive healthcare, generous time off, and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Team player with strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience performing schematic reviews.

Responsibilities

• Work with EE Manager and Systems Engineer to develop requirements.
• Create a Block Diagram of the proposed design.
• Perform Design Validation Testing (DVT) on the finished PCBA.

Skills

Experience with schematic design

Experience performing board bring-up

Strong organization and communication skills

Experience developing technical drawings and documentation

Familiarity with lab equipment

Ability to work independently under tight deadlines

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

DMM

O-Scope

Power Supply

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We’re developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position involves working in a multi-disciplinary environment on the design, fabrication and flight testing of advanced payloads for Space. We are interested in candidates that are excited to work on new projects from conceptualization through production.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with EE Manager and Systems Engineer to develop requirements
• Create a Block Diagram of the proposed design
• Make a Schematic for the design in Altium
• Simulation of the circuit design
• Perform Layout or work with a Layout engineer to design the PCB
• Generate Drawings and Documentation for the design
• Perform Design Validation Testing (DVT) on the finished PCBA
• Support testing and test development
• Debug support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Team player with strong organization and communication skills
• Experience with schematic design
• Experience performing board bring-up
• Experience performing schematic reviews
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with minimal supervision, delivering quality results in fast-paced environments
• Experience developing checklists and procedures for developed designs
• Experience developing technical drawings and documentation
• Experience with power circuit design and implementation
• Familiarity with lab equipment (DMM, O-Scope, Power Supply, etc)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Schematic and layout design in Altium
• Experience performing PDN analysis
• Experience with differential pair routing and debugging
• Proficient in soldering
• Knowledge of common communication busses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-422/485, Eth, PCIe)
• 2+ years of experience in New Space

Salary Range

$129,000 — $171,000 USD (base salary only). Equity grants and additional benefits may apply.

Benefits

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.