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Anduril Industries · 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer - RF/Navigation

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$129K/yr - $171K/yr

2+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Electrical Engineer - RF/Navigation will develop high-reliability communication and navigation solutions for UAV systems, driving end-to-end development from system architecture to flight test.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop high performance, high efficiency, and highly robust avionics solutions for air vehicle platforms

Develop reliable on-board communication systems to exchange high bandwidth data across various air and ground assets

Architect, design, and build high-speed digital PCBAs (schematic capture, simulation, board layout)

Help decide what to do in-house and what to outsource, communicate design requirements with external vendors and help drive the progress

Develop relationships with external vendors and communicate design requirements to external vendors and suppliers

Work cross-functionally between software, firmware and hardware teams

Develop hardware validation test plans for sub-system and full system products

Qualification

Embedded systems designMixed signal circuitsAltium DesignerElectrical engineering toolsWireless communication protocolsMicrocontroller communicationGPS/GNSS integrationC++ programmingPython programmingRobotics experienceRaspberry Pi programmingLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

2+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems and products

Demonstrated experience designing mixed signal circuits

Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters)

Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)

Skilled with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tools

U.S. Citizenship is required

Able to travel up to 10% of time

Preferred

Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and test execution per MIL-STD-810 and/or MIL-STD-461

Familiarity with wireless communication protocols and radios

Experience with microcontroller wired communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485)

Experience integrating with various sensors (accelerometers, IMU, barometer, air speed, pressure transducer, magnetometer)

Experience integration GPS/GNSS systems into other systems

Knowledgeable in RF investigation and analysis with the use of specialized equipment (Spectrum analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc) and RF simulation tool suites

Interest in developing next-generation navigation systems without GPS

C++ or Python Programming

Familiarity with Siemens NX or similar CAD

Experience with robotics

Experience with electronic production testing

Experience programming Raspberry Pi or similar single-board computer

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

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

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.