Staff Electrical Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boulder, CO
Salary
$165,000–$218,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

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This role $192k
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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 2019 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1811 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Electrical Engineer, Space

As a Staff Electrical Engineer on the Anduril Imaging team, you will own the electronics architecture for space-bound imaging payloads and drive their design from concept through flight. This system-level role involves defining electrical architecture, making build-versus-buy decisions, and ensuring designs are robust enough to withstand the space environment while adhering to strict timelines. You will work closely with firmware, optics, mechanical, systems, and program teams to integrate hardware and resolve issues efficiently. Responsibilities include translating sensor performance into electrical requirements, designing for manufacturability, and leading rapid design-build-test cycles. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in electrical engineering, a track record of owning designs end-to-end, and direct experience with space electronics, including radiation effects and qualification processes like TVAC and EMI/EMC testing.

What you'll do

  • Own the electrical architecture for imaging payloads, making critical tradeoffs to meet tight schedules.
  • Design and qualify PCBAs for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics in EO/IR systems.
  • Translate sensor performance into electrical requirements, prioritizing essential specifications.
  • Drive rapid design-build-test cycles, iterating quickly on real hardware for flight readiness.
  • Ensure designs are robust for the space environment through thorough analysis and testing.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering, including system architecture and hands-on testing.
  • Proven ability to design and qualify electronics for space missions within tight timelines.
  • Expertise in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics with strong PCB layout skills.
  • Experience making critical tradeoffs between COTS and rad-hard components for cost and schedule management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound engineering decisions under pressure.
  • Familiarity with space environment qualifications such as radiation effects, thermal-vacuum testing, and EMI/EMC.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews effectively.

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