Staff Electrical Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Boulder, CO
Salary: $165,000–$218,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1993 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Electrical Engineer, Space

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As a Staff Electrical Engineer on Anduril Imaging’s team, you will lead the electronics architecture for space-bound imaging payloads, driving their design from concept to flight within twelve months. This role involves defining electrical systems, making critical tradeoffs between commercial off-the-shelf and radiation-hardened components, and ensuring manufacturability and testability from day one. You will work closely with firmware, optics, mechanical, and program teams to integrate hardware quickly and resolve issues efficiently. With extensive experience in system-level architecture, electronics design, and hands-on testing, you must have a proven track record of delivering complex systems on aggressive timelines. Familiarity with the space environment, including radiation effects and qualification processes like TVAC and vibration testing, is essential for this high-autonomy position.

Skills

Analog Digital Mixed_signal Power_Electronics PCB_Design TVAC Vibration_Testing EMI_EM_Compatability EO_IR_Sensors RF_Optical_Communications Design_for_Manufacturability Space_Environment_Qualification Rapid_Iterative_Design_Cycles COTS_Part_Selection Rad_Hard_Tolerant_Parts Firmware_Integration Mechanical_Systems_Integration Systems_Engineering Program_Management

What you'll do

Own the electrical architecture for imaging payloads, making critical tradeoffs to meet tight schedules.
Lead design and qualification of PCBAs for EO/IR sensor systems in rapid cycles.
Translate system performance into electrical requirements, prioritizing essential specifications.
Design hardware robust enough for space environments, including radiation and thermal extremes.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance during design reviews.

What we're looking for

12+ years of experience in electrical engineering, owning designs from architecture to qualification.
Proven ability to design electronics for space systems under tight timelines and rapid iterations.
Expertise in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics with strong PCB layout skills.
Experience with EO/IR sensor systems and designing for the harsh space environment.
Strong engineering judgment and problem-solving skills, capable of making decisions under pressure.
Familiarity with design for manufacturability and assembly, transitioning designs to low-rate production.

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