Electrical Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company expanding into space payloads. As a new graduate on the Electrical Engineering team, you will work on design, fabrication, and flight testing of advanced space hardware, contributing to schematic capture, layout support, and documentation across the full lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, DVT, and collaboration with EE managers and systems engineers to translate concepts into production-ready hardware with the goal of rapid,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Foundational understanding of circuit design and PCB fundamentals.
• Exposure to schematic capture tools (Altium experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
• Strong communication and organization skills; able to work on a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Help develop requirements with the EE Manager and Systems Engineer.
• Create block diagrams and schematics for proposed designs.
• Support PCB layout and circuit simulation.
• Assist with design validation testing (DVT) and debug.
• Generate drawings and documentation for hardware designs.
• Support test development and lab activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PCB design

Altium

Lab equipment

Team communication

Deadline management

US work authorization

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Circuit simulation

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. As a new graduate on the Electrical Engineering team, you’ll contribute to the full lifecycle of electronic hardware design alongside experienced engineers, building hands‑on skills in circuit design, documentation, and lab work. We are looking for candidates who are excited to take on new projects from conceptualization through production.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Help develop requirements with the EE Manager and Systems Engineer
• Create block diagrams and schematics for proposed designs
• Support PCB layout and circuit simulation
• Assist with design validation testing (DVT) and debug
• Generate drawings and documentation for hardware designs
• Support test development and lab activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• Foundational understanding of circuit design and PCB fundamentals (coursework or projects)
• Exposure to schematic capture tools (Altium experience is a plus)
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
• Strong communication and organization skills; comfortable working on a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands‑on project experience with board design (senior capstone, personal projects, internships)
• Exposure to common communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART)
• Basic soldering skills
• Interest in aerospace or space systems

US Salary Range

$86,000—$114,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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