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Anduril Industries · 7 hours ago

Electrical Engineering Manager

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

7+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Electrical Engineering Manager will oversee the development of embedded control electronic systems for UAVs while leading a team of engineers to ensure robust design and integration processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead avionics system development from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across Anduril's air systems

Provide technical guidance and manage a team of Electrical Engineers, driving technical execution and professional growth within the Tactical Recon & Strike Electrical Engineering team

Assign Electrical Engineers to projects and reconcile resource conflicts. Identify new resource requirements, recruit, interview & hire new employees

Evaluate staff performance, communicate areas for improvement for employees, and provide recommendations for compensation & promotions

Oversee full-cycle PCB and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development, guiding requirements derivation, schematic design, component selection, layout, board bring-up, and system integration, testing, and debugging

Architect and develop flight-critical embedded control electronic systems with an emphasis on high-reliability, resiliency, redundancy, and fault tolerance, collaborating cross-functionally to define product specifications and ensure mission success

Oversee sub-system and system-level testing and validation to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards

Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing to ensure product reliability in many of the harshest environments on earth

Develop and deploy engineering processes to assure design methods follow engineering best practices and support the overall system architecture to meet product technical requirements

Coordinate with fabrication and manufacturing partners, managing Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly processes, and supplier engagement to ensure high-quality production and delivery

Design embedded control electronics from concept to production, 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 software debugging tools

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including, 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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringEmbedded SystemsPCB DesignAnalogDigital ElectronicsTest Equipment ProficiencyAltium DesignerLeadershipC ProgrammingSoftware Development ToolsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

7+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems and products on UAV systems or similar industries

Proven leadership or management experience leading highly technical teams in a fast-paced environment

Strong hands-on knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits

Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, Analog circuits, etc

Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies

Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automation of tests

Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)

Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tools

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Proficiency with C

Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, GitHub, JIRA, etc

Experience with developing for a safety-critical environment

Experience working on products used in tough environments (automotive, aerospace, defense, etc.)

Knowledge of embedded software development, including use of timers, interrupts, hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan