Senior Electrical Engineer, Sensor Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Electrical Engineer, Sensor Systems

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As a Senior Electrical Engineer (Sensor Systems), you will join the team to design, test, and validate proximity sensors for autonomous vehicles. You will manage the full lifecycle of hardware development from concept through production, including PCB design, component selection, layout, and system integration. Your daily work involves creating interconnect diagrams, defining wire harnesses, conducting vendor evaluations, and performing root cause analysis during field operations. The role requires expertise in circuit design, mixed-signals, and power electronics for UAS or missile programs. You will utilize tools such as Altium or Eagle while working with standard interfaces like CAN, I2C, and SPI. Technical requirements include proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and EMI testing. This role addresses critical challenges in sensor fusion and autonomous systems within the defense technology sector to enhance military capabilities.

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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 of vehicle-level integrations from concept through production.
Execute full cycle PCB design including requirements, schematics, 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 such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, and automated tests.
Familiarity with standard interfaces like CAN, I2C, and SPI.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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