Electrical Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$86,000–$114,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1830 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

As an Electrical Engineer, Space Emerging Talent on the Space team, you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment focused on the design, fabrication, and flight testing of advanced payloads for space. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of electronic hardware design by developing requirements with managers and systems engineers, creating block diagrams and schematics, supporting PCB layout and circuit simulation, and performing design validation testing and debugging. The role involves generating technical drawings, documentation, and supporting lab activities. Key skills include a foundation in circuit design and PCB fundamentals, experience with schematic capture tools like Altium, and familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies. You will also utilize knowledge of communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and UART to solve complex problems related to space domain awareness and command and control systems.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

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What you'll do

  • Develop hardware requirements in collaboration with the EE Manager and Systems Engineer.
  • Create block diagrams and schematics for proposed electronic designs.
  • Support PCB layout processes and perform circuit simulations.
  • Conduct design validation testing (DVT) and debug hardware issues.
  • Generate technical drawings and documentation for hardware designs.
  • Support test development and execute activities in the laboratory environment.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Foundational understanding of circuit design and PCB fundamentals through coursework or projects.
  • Exposure to schematic capture tools (Altium experience is a plus).
  • Familiarity with basic lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
  • Strong communication and organization skills while working in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Hands-on project experience with board design, exposure to common communication interfaces, basic soldering skills, and interest in aerospace (preferred).

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