Senior Electrical Test Engineer, Intelligence Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Income Protection

Job summary

A defense technology company located in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer specializing in EMI/EMC. The ideal candidate will lead design initiatives, ensuring compliance with military standards and work across teams to resolve EMI/EMC issues. This role demands strong experience in hardware design, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain high work standards. The position offers a competitive salary range of $146,000—$194,000 USD and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in designing hardware products for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Comfortable with a variety of electronic CAD tools (Altium preferred).
• Full understanding of PCB Layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, EMI/EMC, and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMI/EMC test design initiatives for cutting-edge products.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate EMI/EMC considerations into product design.
• Conduct testing to assess electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility performance.

Skills

EMI/EMC compliance

PCB Layout techniques

Electronic CAD tools (Altium)

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Spectrum analysers

Anechoic Chamber

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

Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) 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 seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer specializing in EMI/EMC to join our expanding team in Santa Ana, CA. This role focuses on leading EMI/EMC (Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility) test design initiatives for our cutting-edge products.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluation of high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high-power designs for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate EMI/EMC considerations into product design.
• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews.
• Conduct test to assess electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve EMI/EMC performance issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, having to juggle multiple concurrent projects and customers.
• Stay updated on military and avionics EMI/EMC standards, regulations, and best practices (MIL-STD-461, DO-160)
• Ability to generate requirements and work cross functionally with Mechanical, Thermal, Validation engineers
• Factory and manufacturing support from a design, DfX, quality, debug, and failure analysis perspective

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in designing hardware products for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC Test Equipment such as spectrum analysers, antennas, LISN, NF Probe, GTEM & Anechoic Chamber etc.
• Full understanding of PCB Layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, EMI/EMC, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as MIPI, DP, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, SOC devices and technologies.
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
• Comfortable with a variety of electronic CAD tools (Altium preferred)
• Experience in design for signal integrity / power integrity
• Ability to determine work priorities based on broad direction from management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work within our company and team culture.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

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:

• 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.

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