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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Senior Avionics Design Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Avionics Engineer will work closely with avionics engineers to review and design electrical integration details, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders and supporting the development of high-reliability avionics for military applications.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

PCB designPower designMicrocontrollersMixed-signal PCBsElectrical bus interfacesLab test equipmentCommunication skillsDefense systems knowledgeThermalEMI testingOrganization skills

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

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.