Staff Electrical Engineer, Power & Mixed-Signal

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$183,000–$243,000 / yr
Posted
84 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 · Staff Electrical Engineer, Power & Mixed-Signal

JOB TITLE: Staff Electrical Engineer (Power & Mixed-Signal) The Staff Electrical Engineer (Power & Mixed-Signal) joins the team to develop and test cutting-edge electronics for propulsion systems. This role involves the full cycle of PCB design, including schematic capture, high-density layouts, component selection, and integration of propulsion-subsystem electronics from concept to production. Key responsibilities include designing flight controller circuits, power distribution, motor controllers, and electromagnetic actuators while performing rigorous analysis such as circuit simulations, thermal analysis, and DFMEA. The engineer must ensure reliability under extreme vibration and temperature environments. Required technical skills include proficiency with Altium Designer, LTSpice, and laboratory equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. The role requires expertise in Analog, Digital, and Power Electronics, as well as standard interfaces like CAN, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

Median $167500 from 76 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Perform schematic capture and high-density PCB layouts for propulsion-subsystem electronics using Altium.
  • Design and optimize flight controller circuits, power distribution, motor controllers, and electromagnetic actuators.
  • Conduct circuit simulations, worst-case analysis, thermal analysis, and DFMEA to ensure reliability in extreme environments.
  • Lead board bring-ups, Design Verification Testing (DVT), qualification testing, and functional testing.
  • Perform root cause and failure analysis to support engine tests and field operations.
  • Manage key vendor relationships to ensure performance and reliability of propulsion technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
  • 10+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs.
  • Solid engineering fundamentals across Analog, Digital, and Power Electronics.
  • Deep proficiency with Altium Designer and LTSpice (or equivalents).
  • Competence with laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and thermal chambers.
  • Familiarity with standard interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet) and common MCU/CPU architectures.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) (preferred).
  • Experience with MATLAB / Simulink for data analysis or system simulations (preferred).

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