Early Career Electrical Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Electrical Engineer positions in Costa Mesa, CA, targeted for start in quarterly cohorts from 2026. We hire self‑motivated individuals who hold a higher bar for themselves.

• Design electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, PCB design, and system level integration.
• Troubleshoot issues spanning electrical and software boundaries, using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and software debugging tools.
• Develop low‑level firmware/software for microcontrollers, embedded Linux systems, and supporting development & testing tools.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products.
• Operate in a fast‑paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer‑operated hardware.
• Manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages.

• Currently pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 months‑to‑2 years of technical work, including internships, and ability to start full time in 2026.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current‑probes, and automation of tests.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as Git, Git Hub, JIRA, etc.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux development, including device trees, hardware drivers, bootloaders, and basic Unix/Linux tools.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation tools.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and common languages (Python, Rust, Haskell, etc.).
• U.S. Person status; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required.

• Bias for action—willing to solve and fix problems.
• Natural curiosity about technologies and tools.
• Low‑ego, high ownership, mission‑oriented.

$90,000 – $110,000 USD per year (base salary only; equity grants may be included).

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, recovery, and other top‑tier offerings for full‑time employees.

Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.