Staff Electrical Engineer, Drones

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans with holiday hiatus

Mental health resources

Professional development reimbursement

Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A leading defense technology company located in Costa Mesa, California is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design embedded control electronics and troubleshoot complex systems. This role demands over 12 years of experience in design and testing, collaboration with diverse engineering teams, and proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Altium Designer and oscilloscopes. Join a fast-paced environment dedicated to innovation in military technology, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems.
• Competency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Design embedded control electronics from concept to production.
• Troubleshoot issues that span electrical and software boundaries.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.

Skills

Design embedded control electronics

Troubleshooting with lab equipment

Project management

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Debuggers

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’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design embedded control electronics from concept to production, including hardware selection, schematic & PCB design, board bring‑up, and system level integration.
• Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and software debugging tools.
• Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware.
• Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems and products from concept to production.
• Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current‑probes, and automation of tests.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tools.
• Proven experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑ownership environment.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with C.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, Github, JIRA, etc.
• Experience with developing for a safety‑critical environment.
• Experience working on products used in tough environments (automotive, aerospace, defense, etc.).
• Knowledge of embedded software development, including use of timers, interrupts, hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs.

US Salary Range

$191,000 - $253,000 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 & 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.

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.