Senior Electrical Engineer, Space Imaging

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.

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The Space Imaging Systems team is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead. The Space Imaging Systems team is responsible for all aspects of spaceborne EO/IR system development, from the ideation stage through initial production. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define space EO/IR payload electrical architectures, build prototypes, perform ground testing, and mature the prototypes into flight hardware products. As needed, you will also lead small teams of engineers from concept through system definition and development.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and oversee all electronic aspects of spaceborne EO/IR systems (e.g. sensor electronics, payload interfaces, power management, communication protocols, etc.)
• Work with system engineers to define requirements based on physics-based models of sensor & system performance.
• Provide support and collaborate with multiple platform teams, both internal and external
• Work with our electrical engineering team to design PCBs for space environments and support testing for thermal, vacuum, vibration, and radiation survivability.
• Coordinate and communicate with both external & internal stakeholders with varying degrees of technical background.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering with a focus on space systems and payload development
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts, with clearly defined interfaces and requirements for each.
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting electronics at the component and system levels.
• Strong laboratory skills (e.g. design of experiments)
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
• Experience in system development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
• Willingness to travel to test sites, as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with radiation hardened & fault tolerant electronics design.
• Experience with thermal vacuum chamber and radiation testing of electronics.
• Advanced sensing domain experience (e.g., EO/IR, LIDAR)
• A track record of successfully working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team through design trades while meeting program deadlines.
• Proficiency in an analytical toolchains/language (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, etc)

US Salary Range

$142,000-$213,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• 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)

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.

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. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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