Electrical Engineering Lead, Wire Harness Design (Connected Warfare)

Rocket Lab; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Harness Design Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced electrical harnesses for military ground vehicles. This role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in electrical design and project management. You'll collaborate with a diverse team to ensure timely delivery and excellence in product development, supporting the mission of advancing U.S. military capabilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans and holidays

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Mental Health Resources 24/7

Professional development stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

Company-funded commuter benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience designing electrical harnessing for rugged applications.
• Proficient in various electrical bus interfaces including CAN and Ethernet.
• Skilled in adhering to relevant harness standards and MIL-STD regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust wiring harnesses for military vehicles.
• Lead and manage multiple harnessing teams and projects.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to generate wiring diagrams.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

System architecture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, CREO)

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.

We are looking for a Harness Design Engineer to join our team.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Join the ranks of innovation and defense as our next Electrical Engineer with a focus on ground vehicle harnessing design & management of multiple harnessing teams and projects, where you will lead the harnessing design and integration of cutting-edge military ground vehicles and expeditionary shelters. This is not just any engineering role—it's a call to action for those passionate about safeguarding our forces through advanced electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

* Design and develop robust wiring harnesses that form the nervous system of the most technologically advanced military vehicles on the planet
* Concurrently lead and manage multiple harnessing teams supporting different projects at various stages
* Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing and quality engineers to develop and generate system architecture wiring diagrams for prototype and production release
* Investigate, plan, develop and test harnesses to meet various technical requirements
* Research, select and procure appropriate connectors, back-shells, contacts, wire, shielding, and cable construction for the product to meet appropriate environmental requirements
* Provide the engineering expertise to design, fabricate and integrate harnesses in complex systems
* Actively participate in design reviews to pinpoint concerns and influence design decisions
* Task electrical technicians with clear instructions to build prototype harnesses in house for fast prototype builds
* Work with supply chain to identify appropriate harness manufacturers for building harnesses for production and provide correspondence when questions or issues arise
* Follow, tailor and develop internal standards and requirements that are appropriate for each individual project
* Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new designs, active deployments, and customer operated hardware

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
* 5+ years hands-on experience designing electrical harnessing for rugged commercial, industrial, aerospace, or military applications
* Able to both design and manage multiple teams working on different projects to ensure harness designs, releases and builds are completed on time to meet schedule
* Proven track record of collaborating with harness manufacturers to ensure product excellence and reliability
* Proficient in a range of electrical bus interfaces, including CAN, Ethernet, and various RS protocols, as well as 1553
* Well-versed in relevant harness standards and adept at adhering to MIL-STD regulations
* Skilled in optimizing Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) considerations for advanced power systems and network designs
* Competent in creating and interpreting wire block interconnect and wire diagrams
* Outstanding organizational abilities coupled with superior written and verbal communication skills
* Must be eligible to receive a US Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Build 3D routed harness data files applying NX Cabling and Siemens Capital Harness
* Experience with or proficient in 3D CAD wire harness routing, such as (NX, CATIA, CREO)
* Able to read and generate form board drawings in 2D CAD for production

US Salary Range

$142,000—$213,000 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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