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Anduril Industries

Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Platform, 8+ years of experience

Anduril Industries
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senior full-time $146,000-$194,000 USD Costa Mesa, California

First indexed 6 Oct 2026

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Hardware Platform Organization is Anduril's central hardware engineering org. We build the shared technologies, tools, and infrastructure that power hardware development across every Anduril division.

We are looking for Senior Electrical Engineers to join our rapidly growing Hardware Platform organization, supporting defense hardware development across propulsion and weapons systems programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Own full-cycle PCB design for high-reliability defense hardware , from requirements capture and schematic design through component selection, layout, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration
  • Architect and optimize circuit solutions for safety-critical aerospace and defense applications
  • Drive rigorous design analysis across programs
  • Define test strategies and lead Design Verification Testing, qualification testing, and functional testing
  • Develop system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses
  • Serve as a technical authority across mechanical, thermal, software, systems, quality, and manufacturing teams
  • Lead and facilitate peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews
  • Lead root cause and failure analysis in support of ground test and field operations
  • Define vendor evaluation criteria and lead sourcing decisions for critical electrical components and subsystems
  • Mentor and technically guide junior and mid-level engineers on design methodology, analysis rigor, and test approach

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex PCB designs
  • Deep expertise in analog, digital, and power electronics
  • Expert proficiency with electronic CAD tools
  • Proficiency with circuit simulation tools and experience applying simulation to validate designs before hardware build
  • Strong competence with lab test equipment and test automation
  • Deep familiarity with standard interfaces including CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB, and PCIe
  • Demonstrated experience designing for signal integrity and power integrity in high-reliability environments
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, UAS, missile, or maritime hardware development
  • Experience with propulsion electronics
  • Experience with fuzing, ordnance, or other safety-critical weapon systems electronics

Salary Range: $146,000-$194,000 USD

Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

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