Vehicle Energy Systems Lead

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a senior Energy Subsystem Engineer for its Maritime Division to own energy storage, distribution, regulation, and external charging for a high‑end autonomous vehicle, from concept through production.

You will set architecture for battery systems, power management, and charging interfaces while leading cross‑functional teams to maximize endurance and reliability for ultra‑long‑range missions. Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Power, or Energy Engineering.
• 5+ years in energy or power systems for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems.
• Experience taking energy systems through full product development cycles.
• Demonstrated experience with battery systems, power electronics, or energy management.
• Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the Energy subsystem architecture: storage, distribution, management, regulation, and external charging
• Drive design and development of energy storage systems for ultra-long-range autonomous operation
• Drive power distribution and bus architecture across the vehicle
• Own energy regulation systems ensuring safe and efficient power delivery to all subsystems
• Design external charging interfaces and solutions for rapid turnaround
• Manage energy budget and power allocation across all consuming subsystems
• Define electrical interfaces between energy subsystem and other vehicle systems
• Manage subsystem schedule and cost performance across prototype, LRIP, and FRP phases
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers across energy disciplines
• Drive design-for-manufacturability in coordination with Production
• Represent the energy subsystem in technical and customer meetings
• Interface with Vehicle Systems Lead and Chief Engineer on technical decisions
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations

Skills

Energy systems

Battery systems

Power electronics

Energy management

Prototype to production

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

About The Team

Anduril's Maritime Division is transforming American sea power to meet the defining national security challenges of our era and secure our future of maritime dominance.

We are scaling at a historic pace, anchored by Arsenal-2, our new software‑defined shipyard being built in Baltimore County, Maryland. It's part of a new $6.6 billion investment in America's submarine industrial base.

Arsenal-2 is purpose‑built to break long‑standing industrial bottlenecks and scale production of critical components for the Navy's Virginia‑class attack submarines to support fleet requirements. At the same time, it will build the industrial muscle to field our next‑generation AUVs at scale.

We aren't waiting for the new shipyard to be completed. The work on this transformation starts right now, with development inside our new 160,000 square foot Proto‑Factory in Orange County, California, where the team is already laying the foundation. As the prototyping hub for Arsenal‑2, this facility gives us a multi‑year head start, proving out the advanced manufacturing methods, digital workflows, and quality systems that will scale across our broader shipyard network.

In Anduril's Maritime Division, we are actively building America's next decisive advantage at sea—and this is the moment to join us.

About The Job

You will drive the Energy subsystem for a maritime autonomous vehicle, owning energy storage, distribution, regulation, and external charging from concept through production. Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Lead, you will maximize vehicle endurance and power reliability. You will set architecture for battery systems, power distribution, energy management, and charging interfaces. Ultra‑long‑range autonomous operation depends on this subsystem.

Your spectrum of support will be diverse in nature and require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross‑functional teams, and rapidly drive to completion. The ability to leverage your intuition and prior experience will be key in making sure the right design, analysis, and test steps are completed to ensure success. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience executing and successfully completing prior highly optimized multi‑disciplinary projects.

What You'll Do

• Own the Energy subsystem architecture: storage, distribution, management, regulation, and external charging
• Drive design and development of energy storage systems for ultra‑long‑range autonomous operation
• Drive power distribution and bus architecture across the vehicle
• Own energy regulation systems ensuring safe and efficient power delivery to all subsystems
• Design external charging interfaces and solutions for rapid turnaround
• Manage energy budget and power allocation across all consuming subsystems
• Define electrical interfaces between energy subsystem and other vehicle systems
• Manage subsystem schedule and cost performance across prototype, LRIP, and FRP phases
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers across energy disciplines
• Drive design‑for‑manufacturability in coordination with Production
• Represent the energy subsystem in technical and customer meetings
• Interface with Vehicle Systems Lead and Chief Engineer on technical decisions
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in energy or power systems for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems
• Experience taking energy or power systems through full product development cycles
• Demonstrated experience with battery systems, power electronics, or energy management
• Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large‑format battery systems (lithium‑ion or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of high‑voltage power systems in marine or defense applications
• Experience with power distribution for autonomous vehicles
• Familiarity with safety standards for energy storage systems
• Experience in defense or maritime robotics

US Salary Range

$191,000 - $254,000 USD

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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.