Anduril Industries · 2 months ago
Senior Avionics Design Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Avionics Design Engineer will be responsible for full cycle PCB design, troubleshooting electrical and software issues, and collaborating with various engineering teams to deliver mission-critical products.
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Responsibilities
Full cycle PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration
Conduct bring-up and design work on microcontrollers, ensuring seamless integration within the system
Troubleshoot issues that span electrical and software boundaries, utilizing both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging tools
Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, deployments, and customer operated hardware
Perform power design, including development and integration of power management systems and components
Develop payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)
Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem
Collaborate closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional, mission-critical products
Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 8+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs
Ability to perform power system and electrical loading analysis, simulation, and testing to determine optimal solutions
High competence using lab test equipment (benchtop power supplies, electronics loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.) with familiarity of thermal and EMI test chambers and using basic software debugging tools
Familiarity with common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS232/422, RS485, USB)
Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
Experience with power design and power management systems
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, including bring-up and design work
Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
Experience designing mixed-signal PCBs with multiple layer counts, layer stackup and impedance matching for power and sensor applications, understanding correct grounding approaches and employing appropriate board protections and filtering
Understanding of low voltage and high voltage power electronics and control systems in order to capture system interconnect diagrams and drive cable harnessing designs with proper wire and connector selection
Preferred
Familiar with high end consumer or military embedded systems design
Experience with power systems including batteries and AC power
Develop low-level firmware for bring-up and test
Background in defense and missile systems
Comprehensive understanding of the effects of temperature and vibration on electrical designs
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
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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