Senior Electrical Engineer, Space

Costa Mesa , United States

TLDR

Engage in the design, fabrication, and flight testing of advanced space payloads in a multi-disciplinary setting, directly influencing military capabilities in space.

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

  • 5+ 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, O-Scope, 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, Eth, PCIe)
  • 2+ years of experience in New Space
US Salary Range
$146,000$194,000 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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

Learning Budget

Annual reimbursement for professional development.

Retirement savings plan

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Generous time off and caregiver leave

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.

Anduril Industries builds advanced autonomous systems designed to enhance military awareness and security across land, sea, and air. Targeting defense agencies and allied military forces, it leverages its proprietary Lattice platform to drive innovation in military capabilities. What sets Anduril apart is its focus on integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative business models to transform national defense.

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$146,000 – $194,000 per year
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