Open as of August 18, 2026

Staff Electrical Engineer (Circuit Design)

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design embedded electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, schematic & PCB design, board bring-up, and system level integration
Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging tools
Work with modern SoCs and networking hardware to build Anduril platforms
Work closely with firmware/software engineers for processor/peripheral selection, board bring up, and troubleshooting.
Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products
Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware
Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex hardware, embedded systems, and products
Demonstrated experience with multi-gigabit SERDES, DDR memory busses, Ethernet MAC and PHY interfaces, FPGAs, and common communication busses like SPI and I2C
Experience with microprocessor and microcontroller selection, configuration, and interfacing
Experience with component, schematic capture, high speed board design, and guiding PCB layout.
Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automation of tests
Familiarity with product development processes and tools
Knowledge of embedded software development, including use of timers, interrupts, hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs
Knowledge of embedded Linux development, including device trees, hardware drivers, bootloaders, and basic Unix/Linux tools
Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design tools
Familiar with common programming languages like Python for test automation.
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 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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