Senior EMC Design Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior EMC Engineer to join the Air Dominance & Strike Electrical Engineering team. You will design, test, and validate EMC/EMI solutions for electronic products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in EMI/EMC design, familiarity with MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, and DoD/ FCC/IEC standards, and strong problem-solving and communication skills for fast-paced development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of EMI/EMC design and testing experience.
• Experience with EMC/EMI standards and regulations (e.g., MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, RTCA DOD-160, FCC, IEC, CISPR, SAE).
• Proven expertise in E3 design, analysis, testing and mitigation strategies (HERO, HEMP, Lightning Protection, ESD, RF exposure limits, and operational EMC).
• Proficiency with EMI/EMC testing equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, antennas, LISN).
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, CST) for EMI analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; excellent communication for reporting findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EMI/EMC testing and analysis on electronic systems and components.
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities.
• Develop and implement design strategies to mitigate EMI/EMC issues.
• Prepare test plans, reports, and documentation for compliance verification.
• Collaborate with product design teams to embed EMC requirements early in design.
• Identify EMI/EMC risks and define mitigation strategies through modeling, simulation, or experiments.
• Stay current with MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, DOD-160, FCC, CISPR, IEC standards.
• Conduct field tests to evaluate performance in real-world environments.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

EMC/EMI design

EMI testing

MIL-STD-461G

MIL-STD-464D

RTCA DOD-160

PCB layout

Schematic interpretation

ANSYS CST

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Antennas

LISN

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 ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior EMC Engineer to join our Air Dominance & Strike Electrical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, testing, and validating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) solutions for electronic products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conduct EMI/EMC testing and analysis on electronic systems and components.
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities.
• Develop and implement design strategies to mitigate EMI/EMC issues.
• Prepare test plans, reports, and documentation for compliance verification.
• Collaborate with product design teams to ensure EMC requirements are integrated during the design phase.
• Identify program EMI/EMC risks and define strategies for reducing risk through the definition of modeling, simulation, or experimental activities.
• Stay updated on relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, DOD-160, FCC, CISPR, IEC) and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field tests and assessments to evaluate product performance in real-world environments.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, having to juggle multiple concurrent projects and customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in EMI/EMC design and testing.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI standards and regulations (e.g., MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, RTCA DOD-160, FCC, IEC, CISPR, SAE).
• Proven expertise in E3 design, analysis, testing and mitigation strategies. Specialized in HERO, HEMP, Lightning Protection, ESD, RF exposure limits and operational electromagnetic compatibility.
• Proficiency in using EMI/EMC testing equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, antennas, LISN etc.)
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, CST Microwave Studio) for EMI analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving EMI/EMC issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

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

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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