Motor Controls Engineer, Electrical/PCB Design

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$100,000–$125,000 / yr
Posted
105 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Motor Controls Engineer, Electrical/PCB Design

The Motor Controls Engineer (Electrical/PCB Design) joins the core product development team to design and test complex electro-mechanical systems, including optical systems, batteries, and sensors. This role involves executing rapid engineering evaluations, performing physics-based trade studies, and managing vendor relationships. Key responsibilities include building prototypes, analyzing failures, and transitioning projects into production while leading design reviews and hardware test plans. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in PCB design using ECAD tools like Altium or KiCAD, alongside hands-on skills in soldering, board assembly, and harnessing. Required technical expertise includes motor/servo drive systems, microcontrollers, power conversion, and wired communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and CAN. The role solves complex engineering problems by applying first principles physics to develop ruggedized electronics for defense applications.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Build hardware prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
  • Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis for complex engineering problems.
  • Lead design reviews, define hardware test plans, and execute testing at various sites.
  • Manage early vendor relationships and identify industry partners for engineering needs.
  • Execute rapid evaluations of engineering concepts across various technical fields.
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.

What we're looking for

  • BS, MS, or PhD in an engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • 3+ years of electrical/design experience in a professional setting.
  • Experience in PCB design and any ECAD software such as Altium or KiCAD.
  • Hands-on prototyping experience including soldering, board assembly, and harnessing.
  • Experience with controls, actuation, robotics, and motor/servo drive systems.
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers, power conversion, and system integration.
  • Experience in bare metal microcontroller design from schematic to bringup (preferred).

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