Senior Electrical Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Above market

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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Engineer, Space

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Space team, you will collaborate with EE Managers and Systems Engineers to design advanced payloads from conceptualization through production. Your daily tasks include developing requirements, creating block diagrams and schematics using Altium, simulating circuit designs, performing layout or working closely with Layout Engineers, generating drawings and documentation, conducting Design Validation Testing (DVT), supporting testing and test development, and debugging support. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, proficiency in schematic design, board bring-up, and technical drawing creation, along with familiarity with lab equipment. Preferred qualifications include Altium expertise, PDN analysis, differential pair routing, soldering skills, and knowledge of communication busses such as I2C, SPI, UART, RS-485, Ethernet, and PCIe. This role demands strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment focused on innovative space technology solutions.

What you'll do

  • Develop electrical design requirements in collaboration with EE Manager and Systems Engineer.
  • Create detailed schematics for advanced payloads using Altium software.
  • Perform simulation of circuit designs to ensure functionality and efficiency.
  • Conduct layout or collaborate with a Layout Engineer on PCB design.
  • Generate technical drawings and documentation for the designed systems.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
  • B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent degree
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for team collaboration
  • Experience with schematic design, board bring-up, and PDN analysis
  • Proficiency in Altium for schematic and layout design
  • Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and deliver quality results
  • Experience developing technical drawings, documentation, and checklists

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