Hardware Engineer (Sensor Systems)

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Hardware Engineer (Sensor Systems)

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Hardware Engineer (Sensor Systems) joins the team to design, test, and validate proximity sensors for autonomous vehicles while managing full lifecycle designs from concept through production. The role involves performing full cycle PCB design, including requirement gathering, schematic design, component selection, layout, and integration. Responsibilities include developing system interconnect diagrams, defining wire harnesses, conducting vendor surveys, and performing root cause analysis during field operations. Key technical requirements include expertise in circuit design, mixed-signals, and sensor integration for UAS, power electronics, or powertrain systems. Candidates must be proficient with tools like Altium or Eagle, as well as test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The role addresses the technical challenges of integrating complex electrical systems into autonomous vehicles and defense hardware while ensuring compliance with standards like MIL-STD-810 and EMI testing requirements.

Skills

PCB Design Circuit Design Altium Eagle CAN I2C SPI EMI Testing Power Electronics UAS Root Cause Analysis MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-882E Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers

What you'll do

Design, test, and validate proximity sensors for autonomous vehicles.
Manage the full lifecycle design of vehicle-level integrations from concept through production.
Execute full cycle PCB design including requirements, schematic design, component selection, layout, and debugging.
Develop system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses for electronic equipment.
Conduct vendor surveys and evaluations to support sourcing for system components.
Perform root cause analysis to support field operations.
Build and test engine system components through lab, ground, and flight tests.

What we're looking for

BS/MS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
7+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs.
Strong background in circuit design, including components and mixed-signals design.
Experience with sensor design, build, test, and integration.
Design experience in UAS, power electronics, converter design, or powertrain.
Proficiency with test equipment like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and thermal chambers.
Familiarity with standard interfaces such as CAN, I2C, and SPI.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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