Senior Component Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries

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Location
Irvine, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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4 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 · Senior Component Engineer, EW

Senior Component Engineer, EW joins the Electronic Warfare team to manage component qualification for next-generation electronic warfare platforms. This role involves owning the qualification of electrical and mechanical commodities, including semiconductors, RF components, passives, connectors, and PCB materials. The engineer will develop qualification plans, perform form-fit-function analyses on candidate alternates, and identify critical single-source components to mitigate supply risks. Collaborating with design engineers from architecture through NPI, the individual will drive component commonality across programs while monitoring lifecycle status to resolve obsolescence issues like EOL or PCN notices. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science and has experience with RF and microwave components. This role addresses technical challenges in high-rigor environments, ensuring that mission-critical hardware remains reliable and compliant for deployment in demanding defense applications.

What you'll do

  • Own component qualification for new parts and sources across electrical and mechanical categories.
  • Execute qualification plans to ensure compatibility and compliance for production and deployed systems.
  • Identify critical single-source components and drive second-source qualification before it becomes urgent.
  • Perform form-fit-function analysis on candidate alternates and present findings to the change control board.
  • Influence component selection during the design phase by reviewing schematics and bills of materials.
  • Drive component commonality and reuse across programs to reduce the number of unique parts.
  • Manage the engineering response to obsolescence by monitoring lifecycle status and triaging EOL notices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years in component engineering, parts engineering, or a materials and processes role supporting electronic and electromechanical hardware.
  • Hands-on experience qualifying alternate and second sources for production hardware, including form-fit-function assessment.
  • Working knowledge of both electrical component families and mechanical/electromechanical hardware.
  • Experience working directly with design engineers, sourcing/supply chain, and suppliers.
  • Experience with products used in demanding environments like defense or aerospace.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with RF and microwave components and printed circuit board materials (preferred).

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