Senior Electrical Engineer, Intelligence Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Generous time off

Commuter Benefits

Professional Development

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

Anduril Industries is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Santa Ana, California. The role involves full-cycle PCB design, requiring over 8 years of experience in hardware product development, and the ability to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Candidates should be adept in modern design standards and have excellent communication skills. The position boasts a salary range of $146,000 to $194,000 USD and includes comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of PCB layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices.
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with a cross-functional team to design market-leading hardware products.
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities.
• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews.

Skills

PCB layout techniques

Familiarity with standard interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, I2C, etc.)

Analog and digital electronics knowledge

Communication skills

Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent

Education

8+ years of experience in hardware product development

Ability to maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

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 real‑time, 3‑D 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 Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

About The Job

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for full‑cycle PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring‑up, test, debug and integration with the system.

What You’ll Do

• Work with a cross‑functional team to design market‑leading hardware products
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities
• Apply modern design standards and guidelines to create high‑reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies
• Implement combinations of high‑speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high‑power designs
• Lead the team in establishing internal guidelines for design for manufacturing (DFM) and quality fabrication and assembly outputs
• Conduct peer‑level and cross‑discipline design reviews
• Low‑level firmware development for bring‑up and test
• Root cause analysis in support of production operations
• Work in a fast‑paced environment, having to juggle multiple concurrent projects and customers

Required Qualifications

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• 8+ years of professional experience in hardware product development
• Full understanding of PCB layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
• Ability to determine work priorities based on broad direction from management
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E‑CAD tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work within our company and team culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of MIL‑STD‑810 and relevant military environmental qualification standards
• Understanding of MIL‑STD‑461 and relevant military electromagnetic compatibility standards

Salary

US Salary Range: $146,000—$194,000 USD

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits:
  • US roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan:
  • US roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS roles: Superannuation plan.