- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jan 8, 2026
- Salary
- $191,000–$253,000 a year
Full-time
Staff Electrical Engineer
Job description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.
Anduril is looking for a highly skilled Staff Electrical Engineer to take charge of the design and development of cutting-edge avionics systems for UAVs.
Job responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Lead and contribute to the design and development of electrical systems for avionics modules and UAVs.
- Hands-on Engineering: Actively participate in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, PCB layouts, and other electronic systems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, firmware, and mechanical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping to develop the team's capabilities.
- System Testing and Validation: Oversee system-level testing and validation to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.
- Vendor Coordination: Interface with vendors to source and select appropriate components for designs, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Project Management: Support project timelines and ensure that technical milestones are met, reporting on progress to senior management.
Job requirements
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on avionics, UAV systems, or similar industries.
- Leadership Skills: Experience leading technical projects or small teams in an engineering environment.
- Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, and avionics systems.
- Project Management: Ability to oversee the technical aspects of projects from concept to delivery, ensuring that deadlines and specifications are met
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with avionics design standards like DO-254, MIL-STD-810, and others.
- Proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.