Open as of August 11, 2026

PCB Layout Engineer

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, California, United States

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. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Anduril is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Designer based in Costa Mesa, CA. This individual will contribute to develop next generation of hardware for our various product lines. The ideal candidate will have a high degree ownership of PCB lifecycles and will sustain the necessary changes to the layout designs. Extensive Altium experience will be a key, in additional to having excellent communication and documentation skills. They will work on multiple projects simultaneously and will need to ensure commitment dates at met without affecting quality and to meet commitment dates.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Work directly with engineers to produce printed circuit board designs supporting all Anduril’s products
Apply modern design standards and guidelines to create high-reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies
Implement combinations of high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high-power designs
Work with team to refine internal guidelines for design for manufacturing (DFM) and quality fabrication and assembly outputs
Contribute to team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database standards
Aid with part library creation and management
Review and critique layouts before final delivery
Work in a fast-paced environment, having to juggle multiple concurrent projects and customers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of professional experience in PCB Layout or Design
Full understanding of PCB Layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design
Ability to determine work priorities based on broad direction from management
Expertise in applying relevant IPC standards, CID, CID+ certification
Experience using Altium Designer CAD tools
Experience with developing component libraries and library management
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
Ability to work within our company and team culture
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Expert level with Alitum Designer CAD tools

US Salary Range

$132,000—$198,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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