Staff Electrical Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 191,000 - 253,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO and Caregiver Leave

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company located in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer. The engineer will focus on Full Cycle PCB design, leading cross-functional teams to create leading hardware products while ensuring adherence to military standards. The candidate needs 12+ years in hardware development, a U.S. Secret security clearance, and proficiency in Altium Designer. The role offers a competitive salary range of $191,000—$253,000 plus robust healthcare benefits and a strong retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

12+ years of professional experience in hardware product development.
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Ability to read and interpret schematics effectively.

Responsibilities

Design market leading hardware products.
Lead a cross-functional team in product development.
Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews.

Skills

PCB Layout techniques

Strong communication skills

Experience with high-speed digital and analog design

Familiarity with interfaces like Ethernet and USB

Firmware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

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 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

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