Senior Electrical Engineer - Anduril Industries

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.The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies.
The Airborne Imaging Systems team is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead.
The Airborne Imaging Systems team is responsible for all aspects of airborne EO/IR system development, from the ideation stage through initial production.  In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define airborne EO/IR electrical architectures, build prototypes, perform both ground and flight testing, and mature the prototypes into products.
As needed, you will also lead small teams of engineers from concept ideation through system definition and development.WHAT YOU’LL DO• Act as a technical lead for the development of all electronics aspects of airborne EO/IR systems, including sensor electronics, aircraft interfaces, and power management.• Collaborate with systems engineering teams to define and refine requirements based on physics-based models of sensor and system performance.• Work closely with internal and external aircraft platform teams to ensure seamless integration and support.• Lead the design and development of new PCB designs in collaboration with the electrical engineering organization.• Oversee and participate in system testing at laboratory, ground, and flight test levels.• Validate physics-based models against laboratory and real-world data.• Serve as a primary technical liaison, coordinating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, including system-level design, development, and testing.• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex systems into functional components with clearly defined interfaces and requirements.• Extensive experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting electronics at both the component and system levels.• Proficiency in modern analog and digital electronics, as well as electronic circuit design.• Strong laboratory skills, including designing and executing experiments.• Proven experience leading system development from initial concept through testing and delivery to customers.• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S.
security clearance.• Willingness to travel to test sites as needed.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Expertise in communication systems, including RF or optical communication technologies.• Advanced domain knowledge in sensing technologies such as EO/IR or LIDAR.• A track record of success in leading fast-paced, highly technical, and interdisciplinary teams.• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex design trades while meeting program deadlines.• Proficiency in analytical tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.US Salary Range$142,000—$213,000 USDThe 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:Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S.
roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k).
(US roles only)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.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology.
All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
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