Staff Electrical Engineer, Explosives/Warheads

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Staff Electrical Engineer, Explosives/Warheads

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Join our team as a Staff Electrical Engineer specializing in explosives and warheads, where you will work closely with a dedicated engineering group to design, test, and troubleshoot complex board designs for critical defense systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conducting detailed electrical analysis, developing innovative solutions for fuzing and ordnance systems, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards. Ideal candidates possess a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 10+ years of hands-on work in the field. Proficiency in CAD tools, simulation software, and an understanding of high-reliability circuit design are essential. Active U.S. security clearance is required for this role, which involves working on classified projects that demand precision and reliability at a large scale within the defense industry.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Circuit Design PCB Design Analog Circuit Design Digital Circuit Design Testing Equipment Troubleshooting Fuzing Systems Ordnance Systems Security Clearance US Security Clearance

What you'll do

Design and test complex board designs for fuzing and ordnance systems.
Troubleshoot electrical issues in explosive and warhead components.
Analyze system performance to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Develop detailed electrical schematics and documentation for projects.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.

What we're looking for

BS/MS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
Active U.S. security clearance required.
Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs.
Individual contributing engineer role focusing on electrical design for fuzing and ordnance systems.
Strong background in electrical analysis and testing of explosive and warhead technologies.

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