Principal, Electrical Engineer

Anduril-1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 148,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum benefits

16 weeks parental leave

Fertility planning support

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Healthy meals in office

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to specify, design, develop and install data-collection devices used to monitor solid rocket motor burn performance. You will design PCBs, firmware and FPGA code for manufacture and testing, including safety-critical systems, while guiding instrumentation installation and testing activities.

The role demands hands-on leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to deliver valuable performance data.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience designing, developing, and installing sensors for data collection on system performance.
• Experience with NI LabVIEW or DAQmx or other data acquisition systems.
• Strong knowledge of signal conditioning for data acquisition (analog circuit design).
• In-depth understanding of ADC processes (digital circuit design).
• Ability to develop computer applications for data collection.
• Experience selecting sensors and optimal placement for solid rocket motor metrics.
• Solid grounding in applied math and physics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD tools.
• Ability to write and understand Python.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current equipment, identify inefficiencies, and design instrumentation to meet needs.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop accurate, safe equipment and instrumentation per client expectations.
• Design and test prototypes of equipment including PCBs and electrical components.
• Oversee PCBA and electrical system testing with hands-on verification.
• Create schematics and models to test designs and adjust to specifications.
• Lead implementation of new measuring devices and control systems and ensure proper installation and testing.
• Serve as project engineer for design, prototyping, and manufacturing development.
• Develop cable drawings to interface with low-voltage interfaces.
• Draft and present technical documents and testing results for approval.
• Provide training on devices to staff and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sensor data acquisition

LabVIEW

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Python

Math & physics

Analytical thinking

CAD software

Organizational skills

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Spice

Altium/OrCAD

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

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.

ABOUT THE JOB

As the Staff Electrical Engineer, you will specify, design, develop and install devices used to collect data on solid rocket motor burn performance. Additionally, you will design custom electronic solutions—including PCBs, firmware, and FPGA code—needed to manufacture and test solid rocket motors, which will include working with integrated safety‑critical designs. This position also requires the ability to configure data collection systems and develop software applications used to collect the data. It is expected that you may oversee technicians during the instrumentation installation and during rocket motor testing/development. The right person for this role has direct, hands‑on experience with the design, development, and installation of sensors used to collect a variety of metrics related to testing of solid rocket motors. If you are a hands‑on leader, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoy being the point person for collecting valuable performance data, then this role is for you. You will also design other electronics solution include PCB, firmware and FPGA code needed to manufacturer and test solid rocket motors which will include working with integrated safety designs used to initiate the motor.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Analyzes current equipment; identifies areas of inefficiency and needs for improvement; designs and develops instrumentation to meet those needs.
• Collaborates with other engineers to develop accurate, efficient equipment and instrumentation in accordance with safety and usability standards and client expectations.
• Designs and tests prototypes of equipment including
• Design and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
• Creates basic schematics and simulated models to test designs; modifies designs to meet specifications and budget requirements.
• Oversees the implementation of new measuring devices and control systems, ensuring devices are correctly installed and properly tested.
• Acts as project engineer for design, prototype fabrication, and manufacturing development.
• Develops need cable drawings to interface to various low voltage interfaces
• Drafts and presents formal technical documents, reports, and testing results to manager for approval.
• Provides training related to devices to employees and/or customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience with the design, development, and installation of sensors employed to collect data on system performance.
• NI Labview or NI DAQmx experience or familiar with other COTS data acquisition systems
• Thorough understanding of signal conditioning for data acquisition, i.e. analog circuit design
• Intimate knowledge of the analog to digital conversion process, i.e. digital circuit design
• Understand Computer controlled data acquisition and able to develop computer applications for data collection.
• Able to select the correct sensors and design the placement of them to acquire the needed solid rocket motor performance metrics.
• Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and proficient with computer-aided design software.
• Ability to write and understand Python
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with circuit simulation tools (spice)
• Experience using EDA tools such as Altium/Or CAD
• Familiar with real-time computer architectures and their OS’s
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

BENEFITS

• Platinum Benefits: We offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision, life) and cover premiums for you.
• 16 Weeks paid parental leave for all caregivers
• Family planning: We’re proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. Fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included.
• Unlimited Provisions: From breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office.
• Relocation assistance
• Paid Time Off

US Salary Range

$148,000 - $226,000 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:

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