Senior Electrical Engineer, AI, Drones & Robotics Company!

Senior Electrical Engineer, AI, Drones & Robotics Company! Anduril Software Engineering, Other Engineering, Data Science Costa Mesa, CA, USA USD 146k-253k / year + Equity Posted on Mar 25, 2026 Apply now 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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. Development of fuzing circuitry for missile systems. Closely collaborate with vehicle development teams to design, document, and produce tailored fuzing systems and effectors. Develop system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within the vehicle. Provide support and collaborate within other air vehicle subsystem development constraints. Vendor surveys and evaluation to support sourcing for system components. Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews. Build up and test system components through lab, ground, and flight tests. Low level firmware development for bring-up and test. Root cause analysis in support of field operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

BS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs. Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, current-probes, and automation of tests. 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. Comfortable with a variety of electronic CAD tools (Altium preferred, Eagle and others acceptable) Experience in design for signal integrity / power integrity Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits. Test experience including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance Ability to travel as required for testing (surges up to 25%). Passion for defending the United States and her allies. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top-Secret or DOE L or Q). 5-10 years' work experience as an individual contributing engineer, focused on electrical design, analysis, and testing of fuzing and/or ordnance systems. Understanding of DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160 and relevant avionics design standards for UAS. Familiarity with electrical component suppliers. Experience in UAS, missiles, or maritime programs. Experience with the DoD Weapons Safety Boards. Experience designing and scaling production of components at volume. Experience developing or testing complex electrical systems. Experience with

MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-2105.

Experience with JOTP-052 and

JOTP-054.

Experience with explosive operations and/or handling munitions. US Salary Range $146,000 — $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:

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