Electrical Engineer, Generalist — Costa Mesa, California, United States

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 JOB At Anduril, our Electrical Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge hardware solutions that redefine innovation. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust electrical systems and architectures that empower our mission-critical operations. We're seeking talented Electrical Engineering Generalists on several teams, leveraging their broad expertise in PCB/CCA/PCBA design, to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Lead Full-Lifecycle PCB/CCA/PCBA Design: Drive board-level designs from architectural definition, component selection, and schematic capture through layout, fabrication, and integration for mission-critical hardware. • Validate & Debug Complex Systems: Perform rigorous simulations (e.g., SI/PI, thermal), hands-on prototyping, and comprehensive debugging of new hardware designs at the board and system level. • Develop & Execute Test Strategies: Create and implement detailed test plans, procedures, and fixtures for thorough hardware validation, characterization, and qualification in demanding environments. • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration and optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM/DFT). • Innovate & Improve Hardware Solutions: Continuously research and apply new technologies, refine design processes, and contribute to cutting-edge electrical solutions that redefine defense capabilities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Educational Foundation & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, coupled with 3+ years of proven, hands-on experience in full-lifecycle hardware design. • Deep PCB/CCA/PCBA Design Expertise: Extensive practical experience with modern ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro) for schematic capture, layout, routing, and generating fabrication outputs, especially for complex, high-layer count boards. • Core EE Fundamentals & Analysis: Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles, signal/power integrity, analog, mixed-signal, and power delivery circuits, with experience in relevant simulation and analysis techniques. • Hardware Bring-up & Debugging Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on ability to bring up, test, and debug new hardware using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers) down to the component level. • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. This job post is inclusive of openings within various teams. Successful candidates will be matched to a specific team at a subsequent stage of the recruitment process. The roles considered for this job post may require travel. The extent of travel will vary by role. US Salary Range $129,000 — $171,000 USD The 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: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. 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