Senior Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Anduril Imaging, you will be instrumental in designing and developing advanced electronics for airborne EO/IR systems. This critical role focuses on sensor electronics, aircraft interfaces, and power management, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge technologies. You will lead hands-on testing, collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, and contribute to defining system requirements based on physics-based models. Your work will directly enhance U.S. and allied military capabilities by delivering optimal performance in defense applications.

Must Have

• Lead design, development, and testing of electronics for airborne EO/IR systems.
• Drive collaboration with systems engineering for requirements definition.
• Oversee PCB layout design and development.
• Participate in system testing at laboratory, ground, and flight levels.
• Conduct troubleshooting and testing of electronic components and subsystems.
• Work closely with technical leads to support system integration efforts.
• Document test results, system designs, and processes.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, system-level design, development, and testing.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with analog and digital electronics design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in laboratory skills, including setting up and running experiments.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools and methodologies.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Good to Have

• Experience in sensor or communication systems (RF, EO/IR, optical technologies).
• Familiarity with analytical tools and programming languages (MATLAB, Python, C++).
• Understanding of system integration processes and workflows in aerospace or defense environments.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (US Roles)
• Full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents (UK & AUS Roles)
• Annual contribution toward private health insurance (IE Roles)
• Life and disability insurance
• Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
• Caregiver & Wellness Leave
• Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers
• Access to free mental health resources 24/7
• Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Company-funded commuter benefits
• Relocation Assistance (depending on role eligibility)
• Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options (US Roles)
• Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE Roles)
• Superannuation plan (AUS Roles)

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 TEAM

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.

ABOUT THE JOB

As an Senior Electrical Engineer at Anduril Imaging, you will design and develop advanced electronics for airborne EO/IR systems, focusing on sensor electronics, aircraft interfaces, and power management. Your role will involve hands-on testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and integration of cutting-edge technologies.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the design, development, and testing of electronics for airborne EO/IR systems, including sensor electronics, aircraft interfaces, and power management.
• Drive collaboration with systems engineering teams to define and refine requirements based on physics-based models of sensor and system performance.
• Oversee the design and development of PCB layouts in partnership with the electrical engineering team, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Participate in system testing at laboratory, ground, and flight test levels, delivering comprehensive data analysis and feedback.
• Conduct troubleshooting and testing of electronic components and subsystems to guarantee optimal performance.
• Work closely with technical leads and project teams to support system integration efforts, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Document test results, system designs, and processes to maintain thorough technical records and facilitate knowledge sharing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, focusing on system-level design, development, and testing.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with analog and digital electronics design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in laboratory skills, including setting up and running experiments.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in sensor or communication systems, such as RF, EO/IR, or optical technologies.
• Familiarity with analytical tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• Understanding of system integration processes and workflows in aerospace or defense environments.

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional 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.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.