Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2025

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.ABOUT THE TEAMEnergize your career as a Electrical Power Systems Engineer at the forefront of military innovation! Our elite team seeks a dynamic individual with a passion for electrifying the battlefield through advanced power conversion and battery systems. You will be the driving force behind the integration of cutting-edge compute and communications technologies into robust military vehicles. If you possess a pioneering spirit and a record of excellence in electrical engineering within the defense sector, join us in shaping the future of military might. Your work will not only power vehicles but empower defense capabilities on a global scale. Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to secure a safer tomorrow.WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art power systems tailored for extreme performance and reliability in demanding environments
• Engineer the interface between high-capacity battery systems and sophisticated edge computing platforms, ensuring seamless operation and mission success
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to push the boundaries of what's possible in power efficiency, contributing to strategic advances in military communications and vehicular technology
• Troubleshoot complex challenges, applying your expert knowledge to maintain the strategic advantage on land, air, and sea
• Work on building the future of military vehicles including smart power systems, edge compute, combat, network and RF communications
• Lead or support full cycle PCB design including defining requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug and integration with the system
• Define, architect, test and integrate modules and subsystems into full vehicle system including hardware selection
• Develop communication architectures for CAN, ethernet, and serial based electrical devices
• Plan and document power and signal interconnections between system components through definition of block diagrams and harness schematic drawings that connect electrical equipment within the vehicle
• Build vehicle electrical bench setups and HIL systems to facilitate bring-up, development, testing and validation
• Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and firmware/software boundaries using lab test equipment
• Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, harness, firmware, software, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products
• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews
• Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, deployments, and customer operated hardwareREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 4+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs
  • General understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance such as grounding and fault protection
  • Hands-on technical experience with integrating and debugging complex power and communications systems as well as firmware-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
  • 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
  • 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 battery and UPS systems of various chemistries along with high voltage and low voltage safety and design considerations
  • 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. Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Understanding of MIL-STD requirements such as MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-DTL-38999
    • Familiarity with military ground equipment vendors and rugged system component suppliers from past experience in DoD programsUS Salary Range$120,000 - $213,000 USDThe 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:
      • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
      • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
      • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
      • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
      • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
      • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
      • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
      • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
      • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
      • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
      • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
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