Electrical Engineer, Space

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defense technology company is seeking a passionate Electrical Engineer to join their Space team. This role involves designing and testing advanced payloads for space applications, where you'll work collaboratively from conceptualization to production. You'll leverage your expertise in schematic design and PCB layout, contributing to groundbreaking projects that enhance military capabilities in space. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about making a real-world impact through cutting-edge technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Generous PTO

Paid Caregiver Leave

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Relocation Assistance

Company-funded Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with schematic design and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements with EE Manager and Systems Engineer.
• Create block diagrams and schematics for designs.

Skills

Schematic Design

Board Bring-Up

Communication Skills

Power Circuit Design

Technical Documentation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Lab Equipment (DMM, O-Scope)

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

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

• 3+ 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)
• 1+ years of experience in New Space

US Salary Range

$120,000—$180,000 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 (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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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