Staff Electrical Engineer

Anduril
California
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 142,000 - 213,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Lead and deliver avionics-focused electrical systems for UAVs, combining hands-on circuit design with leadership of cross-functional engineering teams to meet performance, safety, and reliability targets. Oversee testing, mentorship, vendor coordination, and project milestones while aligning with DoD/aerospace standards and securing necessary clearances.

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Anduril
Anduril
7 months ago

Staff Electrical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead and deliver avionics-focused electrical systems for UAVs, combining hands-on circuit design with leadership of cross-functional engineering teams to meet performance, safety, and reliability targets. Oversee testing, mentorship, vendor coordination, and project milestones while aligning with DoD/aerospace standards and securing necessary clearances.
Location: California
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Technical Leadership: Lead and contribute to the design and development of electrical systems for avionics modules and UAVs.
  • •Hands-on Engineering: Design, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, PCB layouts, and other electronic systems.
  • •Collaboration: Work with software, firmware, and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
  • •Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping to develop the teams capabilities.
  • •System Testing and Validation: Oversee system-level testing and validation to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 142,000 - 213,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kRelocationCommuter BenefitsPaid LeaveWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on avionics, UAV systems, or similar industries.
  • •Experience leading technical projects or small teams in an engineering environment.
  • •Strong hands-on knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, and avionics systems.
  • •Ability to oversee the technical aspects of projects from concept to delivery, ensuring deadlines and specifications are met.
  • •Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience:7+ yearsAvionicsUavDefenseAerospace
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Altium DesignerPCB designAnalog electronicsDigital electronicsAvionicsDO-254MIL-STD-810

Eligibility

Security Clearance:U.S. Secret

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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