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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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Listed pay typically runs
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The Senior Hardware Engineer, Core Technology joins the Core Tech team as a versatile technical problem solver for Special Projects. This role involves executing high-impact, short-duration projects across hardware, software, manufacturing, and process domains. You will diagnose integration failures, resolve production bottlenecks, and develop test automation or data-analysis tools to close verification gaps. Key responsibilities include planning customer demonstrations, building dashboards for production yield, and performing system-level trade studies for architecture decisions. The position requires proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ alongside expertise in electromechanical hardware, embedded electronics, and systems engineering. You will solve complex technical problems within defense technology systems, specifically addressing integration, supplier quality, and manufacturing challenges for autonomous platforms and communication systems while navigating ambiguous scopes and tight timelines.
What does a Hardware Engineer earn?
Median $169400 from 36 postings across 11 companies.
Execute short-duration, high-impact technical projects across hardware, software, manufacturing, and process domains.
Diagnose and resolve cross-functional technical issues including integration failures, test escapes, and production bottlenecks.
Plan and execute end-to-end customer and internal demonstrations including architecture definition and system readiness.
Develop test software, automation scripts, and data-analysis tools using Python or MATLAB.
Build dashboards and data pipelines to provide visibility into yield and operational metrics.
Perform system-level analysis and trade studies for architecture decisions and component selection.
Identify and bridge technical debt and documentation gaps emerging from rapid development cycles.
What we're looking for
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
MS in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
8+ years of engineering experience spanning at least two of systems engineering, electromechanical hardware, embedded electronics, test/integration, software/scripting, or manufacturing engineering.
Demonstrated ability to move between disparate technical domains and deliver results without extended ramp-up time.
Hands-on experience designing fixtures, debugging assemblies, running tests, or working on a production floor.
Working proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language like Python, MATLAB, or C++ for test automation or data analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to brief executives and write clear technical reports.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Python
MATLAB
C++
3D CAD
GD&T
MBSE
Systems Engineering
Test Automation
Data Pipelines
PCBAs
Structural Analysis
Embedded Electronics
Electromechanical Hardware
FPGA
Xilinx
C
C++
Visual Studio
PWB Layout
Schematic Capture
Signal Integrity
EMI/EMC
PCle
USB
SATA
Ethernet
CAN
MIL-1553
VPX
VME
COM Express
Six Sigma