Power Systems Architect, Expeditionary AI/HPC Data Center Infrastructure

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$170,000 / yr
Posted
60 days ago
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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 · Power Systems Architect, Expeditionary AI/HPC Data Center Infrastructure

The Power Systems Architect joins the Expeditionary Systems team to design and build air-transportable, power-constrained AI/HPC data centers for use in austere, contested, and DDIL environments. You will architect the complete electrical infrastructure from the ground up, including MV/LV power distribution, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, and rack-level power delivery for high-density GPU clusters. Key responsibilities involve performing load analysis and modeling using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower to develop single-line diagrams and construction documents. You will design microgrids, generator plants, and modular systems optimized for extreme temperatures and electromagnetic hardening. The role requires expertise in 15kV–35kV systems, BESS, and HVDC/LVDC architectures while ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-3071, NEC, IEEE, and NFPA 70E standards to support tactical edge AI inference.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end electrical power design for AI/HPC data centers including MV distribution, switchgear, and UPS systems.
  • Engineer power infrastructure specifically for high-density NVIDIA GPU clusters and liquid cooling systems.
  • Design and specify utility interconnects, generator plants, and backup power topologies to meet Tier III/IV standards.
  • Perform short-circuit, arc flash, and load flow studies using software like SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
  • Architect microgrids for 1MW to 10MW installations in environments where grid power is unavailable.
  • Design air-transportable, modular systems that are rapidly deployable in austere and contested environments.
  • Develop infrastructure optimized for extreme temperatures, electromagnetic hardening, and SCIF-accreditable requirements.
  • Translate defense customer operational requirements into technical power architectures.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and deploying grid scale MV/LV infrastructure.
  • Experience with 15kV–35kV MV systems and multi-MW power delivery.
  • Experience with MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, batteries, PDUs, and protection systems.
  • Proven track record building and deploying production infrastructure from concept through operational scale.
  • U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).

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