Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer, Propulsion Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to develop and test cutting-edge propulsion electronics for avionics systems. You will own the electrical design from concept through production, including board bring-up, verification, and integration with propulsion hardware.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in defense or aerospace hardware, strong Analog/Digital/Power Electronics fundamentals, and hands-on experience with Altium Designer and LTSpice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs.
• Solid fundamentals across Analog, Digital, and Power Electronics for reliable electronics.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and LTSpice for schematic/layout and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Full Cycle PCB Design: translate propulsion requirements into robust designs, schematics, and high-density layouts.
• Engine System Electronics: design and optimize flight controller, power distribution, motor and actuator circuits.
• Rigorous Analysis: perform simulations, thermal analysis, DFMEA, and derating for extreme conditions.
• Comprehensive Testing: lead board bring-ups, DVT, qualification testing, and functional testing.
• Collaborative Design: support ME, Thermal, Software, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, and Systems teams.
• Peer Reviews: conduct cross-discipline design reviews and document findings.
• Root Cause Analysis: investigate failures to support engine test and field operations.

Skills

Analog

Digital

Power Electronics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to develop and test cutting-edge propulsion electronics for avionics systems. You will own the electrical design from concept through production, including board bring-up, verification, and integration with propulsion hardware.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in defense or aerospace hardware, strong Analog/Digital/Power Electronics fundamentals, and hands-on experience with Altium Designer and LTSpice.