Senior Electrical Engineer, Surface Maritime
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position is well-suited for experienced engineers seeking to shape future maritime systems with attractive compensation.
- Salary range: $129,000–$177,000/year
- Opportunity to work on leading-edge maritime systems
- Engagement in high-impact technology projects
- Scope for career advancement in a high-tech environment
Pros
- Competitive salary range ($129,000 - $177,000/year) indicates high market demand.
- Engagement in innovative projects with significant technological impact.
- Opportunities for career progression within a rapidly advancing company.
Cons
- Potential for rigorous workload and high expectations.
- May involve complex problem-solving under tight deadlines.
- Travel may be required, which could affect routine.
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • Onsite with potential travel.
Good fit
- Experienced electrical engineers
- Innovators in maritime technology
- Candidates ready for complex engineering challenges
Not recommended for
- Recent graduates or those without relevant experience
- Individuals seeking minimal engagement in project teams
- Professionals preferring limited problem-solving roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments as part of a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for designing and supporting the integration of various electrical subsystems, supporting testing efforts, and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of autonomous maritime systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop electrical schematics, power system single line diagrams, system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem and between subsystems
- Design electrical interfaces and enclosures for integration of sensors, and peripheral equipment with autonomous systems
- Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both test equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging tools
- Develop subsystems (sensors, interfaces, power management, and networking) for bespoke capabilities
- Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products
- Work in a fast-paced environment balancing schedule against cost and performance parameters
- Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews, perform requirements analysis, and plan system verification to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems
- Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
- Experience developing schematics, interconnect diagrams, and wiring harnesses
- Comfortable with a variety of electronic CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, others acceptable)
- Familiarity with networking and standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, USB, MODBUS, ProfiNet, etc
- Competence with test equipment such as multi-meter, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and automation of tests
- Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
- Experience in design for signal integrity / power integrity
- Experience in designing and integrating low-power electronics
- Experience in fieldable system design
- Familiarity with developing and executing test plans for complex systems
- High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Ability to travel 25% with potential surges above 25%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing electronic circuits and hardware kits
- Experience designing electrical and power systems for autonomous systems
- Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies
- Experience with PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design (Altium, Eagle), component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug and system integration
- Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, Github, JIRA, etc
- Comfortable in conducting worst case circuit or uncertainty and fault analysis
- Experience with high reliability and/or autonomous systems
- Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
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:
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.
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