Senior Power Systems Engineer, Autonomous Marine Tech

Anduril-1; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Integrated Power Systems Engineer/Technician to design, assemble, test, and integrate high‑power systems for autonomous platforms. You will work on power generation, storage, conversion, and distribution, ensuring robust, efficient solutions and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires 7+ years in power electronics, BMS familiarity, and strong troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Technology or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience with power electronics assembly, testing, and trouble­shooting.
• Familiarity with power conversion topologies (buck, boost, flyback) and schematics reading.
• Experience with battery packs and BMS.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and integrate power systems components into products per designs.
• Build, test, and calibrate power electronics modules and document results.
• Assist in setup and testing of power management systems and data collection.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot thermal management for high-power components.
• Perform integration with motors, sensors, and control systems; verify wiring and functionality.
• Bridge hardware and software through controls integration (PLCs, SCADA, HMI) and tune drives for performance.
• Conduct drive tuning (VFDs, PI gains) for energy efficiency and stability.
• Test and validate power systems under varied environments; document results meticulously.
• Support EMI/EMC pre-compliance testing and basic mitigation approaches.
• Ensure safety compliance with protocols and military standards during assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware engineers and production teams.

Skills

Power electronics

Schematics interpretation

Troubleshooting

Data collection & analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Battery Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Integrated Power Systems Engineer/Technician to design, assemble, test, and integrate high‑power systems for autonomous platforms. You will work on power generation, storage, conversion, and distribution, ensuring robust, efficient solutions and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires 7+ years in power electronics, BMS familiarity, and strong troubleshooting.