Staff Electrical Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries, Inc.; 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

Professional development reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and test advanced payloads for Space missions. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 12+ years of experience in schematic design and power circuits. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop requirements and complete technical documentation. The role offers a competitive salary and top-tier healthcare benefits, ensuring comprehensive support for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with schematic design and board bring-up.
• Ability to deliver quality results in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements in collaboration with EE Manager and Systems Engineer.
• Create Block Diagrams and Schematics in Altium.
• Perform Design Validation Testing (DVT) on finished PCBA.

Skills

Schematic design

Independent work

Team collaboration

Power circuit design

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

DMM

Oscilloscope

Power Supply

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 Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We’re developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position involves working in a multi-disciplinary environment on the design, fabrication and flight testing of advanced payloads for Space. We are interested in candidates that are excited to work on new projects from conceptualization through production.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with EE Manager and Systems Engineer to develop requirements
• Create a Block Diagram of the proposed design
• Make a Schematic for the design in Altium
• Simulation of the circuit design
• Perform Layout or work with a Layout Engineer to design the PCB
• Generate Drawings and Documentation for the design
• Perform Design Validation Testing (DVT) on the finished PCBA
• Support testing and test development
• Debug support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of relevant experience
• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Team player with strong organization and communication skills
• Experience with schematic design
• Experience performing board bring-up
• Experience performing schematic reviews
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with minimal supervision, delivering quality results in fast-paced environments
• Experience developing checklists and procedures for developed designs
• Experience developing technical drawings and documentation
• Experience with power circuit design and implementation
• Familiarity with lab equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, Power Supply, etc)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Schematic and layout design in Altium
• Experience performing PDN analysis
• Experience with differential pair routing and debugging
• Proficient in soldering
• Knowledge of common communication busses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-422/485, Ethernet, PCIe)
• 4+ years of experience in New Space

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.

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.