Staff Electrical Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Slope; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Highly competitive PTO

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to handle full-cycle PCB design. This position requires 12+ years of hardware product development experience and an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Responsibilities include working within a cross-functional team to design advanced hardware products and leading design reviews. The role offers a competitive salary range from $191,000 to $253,000 USD, alongside comprehensive healthcare and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces like Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB.
• Knowledge of military standards such as MIL‑STD‑810 and MIL‑STD‑461 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design market‑leading hardware products with a cross‑functional team.
• Conduct peer‑level design reviews and implement modern design standards.
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping and design verification.

Skills

Hardware product development

PCB Layout techniques

Schematic reading

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Altium Designer

High-speed digital design

Analog electronics knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

12+ years of professional experience

Tools

Altium Designer

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 real‑time, 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 specialised 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 looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with a cross‑functional team to design market‑leading hardware products
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification and qualification activities
• Apply modern design standards and guidelines to create high‑reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies
• Implement combinations of high‑speed digital, precision analog, RF and high‑power designs
• Lead the team in establishing internal guidelines for design for manufacturing (DFM) and quality fabrication and assembly outputs
• Conduct peer‑level and cross‑discipline design reviews
• Low level firmware development for bring‑up and test
• Root cause analysis in support of production operations
• Work in a fast‑paced environment, having to juggle multiple concurrent projects and customers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• 12+ years of professional experience in hardware product development
• Full understanding of PCB Layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical and manufacturing requirements
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
• Ability to determine work priorities based on broad direction from management
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E‑CAD tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work within our company and team culture

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of MIL‑STD‑810 and relevant military environmental qualification standards
• Understanding of MIL‑STD‑461 and relevant military electromagnetic compatibility standards

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.
• 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.