Vehicle Energy Systems Lead

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CASanta Ana, CA
Salary
$191,000–$254,000 / yr
Posted
11 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 · Vehicle Energy Systems Lead

The Vehicle Energy Systems Lead joins the Maritime Division to drive the energy subsystem for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Lead, you will own energy storage, distribution, regulation, and external charging from concept through production to maximize vehicle endurance and power reliability. Key responsibilities include setting architecture for battery systems, managing energy budgets, defining electrical interfaces, and driving design-for-manufacturability across prototype and production phases. You will utilize expertise in power electronics, high-voltage power systems, and energy management to solve technical challenges for ultra-long-range autonomous operation. Required skills include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, plus experience with lithium-ion battery systems, marine or robotic power systems, and transitioning designs from prototype to production within a defense or maritime robotics context.

What you'll do

  • Own the energy subsystem architecture including storage, distribution, management, regulation, and external charging.
  • Drive the design and development of energy storage systems for ultra-long-range autonomous operation.
  • Manage power distribution, bus architecture, and energy regulation to ensure safe and efficient power delivery.
  • Design external charging interfaces and solutions to facilitate rapid vehicle turnaround.
  • Manage the energy budget and power allocation across all consuming vehicle subsystems.
  • Define electrical interfaces between the energy subsystem and other vehicle systems.
  • Manage subsystem schedule and cost performance across prototype, LRIP, and FRP phases.
  • Drive design-for-manufacturability in coordination with the production team.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in energy or power systems for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems.
  • Experience taking energy or power systems through full product development cycles.
  • Demonstrated experience with battery systems, power electronics, or energy management.
  • Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with large-format battery systems (lithium-ion or equivalent) (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of high-voltage power systems in marine or defense applications (preferred).

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