Senior Electrical Engineer, Sensor Systems

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO and holiday leave

Relocation assistance

Commuter benefits

Mental health resources

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced engineer to design and validate Battery Management Systems for autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include full cycle PCB design, vehicle-level integrations, and conducting technical reviews. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and has over 5 years of experience in circuit design and sensor integration. Top-tier benefits and a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $213,000 are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting circuit designs.
• Strong background in power electronics and UAS design.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate Battery Management Systems for autonomous vehicles.
• Conduct full cycle PCB design from requirements to integration.
• Perform peer-level design reviews and root cause analysis in field operations.

Skills

Circuit design

Mixed-signal design

Sensor integration

Test equipment usage

Electronic CAD tools

Environmental testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, test, and validation of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for our autonomous vehicles.
• Vehicle‑level integrations and complete lifecycle design from concept through production.
• 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.
• Develop system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment.
• Conduct peer‑level and cross‑discipline design reviews.
• Build up and test of engine system components through lab, ground, and flight tests.
• Root cause analysis in support of field operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs.
• Strong background in circuit design, including components, and mixed‑signals design.
• Experience with sensor integration.
• Design experience in UAS, power electronics, converter design, or powertrain.
• Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, current‑probes, and automation of tests.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as CAN, I2C, SPI, etc.
• Comfortable with a variety of electronic CAD tools (Altium preferred, Eagle and others acceptable).
• Experience in EMI testing.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Performed environmental testing in previous positions for military and/or commercial industry.
• Previous experience working on BMS.
• Knowledge and test execution per MIL‑STD‑810 and/or MIL‑STD‑461.

US Salary Range

$140,000 — $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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AU 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.

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.

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