Staff Electrical Engineer
Company websiteanduril.com (Anduril Industries, opens in new tab)
Base salary $183K to $243K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Costa Mesa, CA
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- LocationCosta Mesa, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this 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 JOB
Anduril is looking for a highly skilled Staff Electrical Engineer to take charge of the design and development of cutting-edge avionics systems for UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, test, and deliver high-performance electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with analog and digital electronics, PCB design, and avionics standards, along with the ability to lead technical teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead innovative projects and drive the technical direction of key initiatives, while collaborating with internal teams to push the boundaries of technology.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Technical Leadership: Lead and contribute to the design and development of electrical systems for avionics modules and UAVs.
- Hands-on Engineering: Actively participate in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, PCB layouts, and other electronic systems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, firmware, and mechanical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping to develop the team's capabilities.
- System Testing and Validation: Oversee system-level testing and validation to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.
- Vendor Coordination: Interface with vendors to source and select appropriate components for designs, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Project Management: Support project timelines and ensure that technical milestones are met, reporting on progress to senior management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on avionics, UAV systems, or similar industries.
- Leadership Skills: Experience leading technical projects or small teams in an engineering environment.
- Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, and avionics systems.
- Project Management: Ability to oversee the technical aspects of projects from concept to delivery, ensuring that deadlines and specifications are met
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with avionics design standards like DO-254, MIL-STD-810, and others.
- Proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.
US Salary Range
$183,000—$243,000 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. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected].
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Data Privacy
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($183,000) is above 80% of the 2,088 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 18 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,200; the middle half runs from $124,943 to $173,250.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingStaff Electrical Engineer$183K to $243K
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems$183K to $243K
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion$183K to $243K
Staff Program Manager, Connected Warfare (Active Clearance)$183K to $229K
Staff Flight Test Engineer, Missiles$183K to $243K
Senior Manager, Network Operations$183K to $243K
Senior Finance Manager, Mission Readiness$183K to $243K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Staff Electrical Engineer (this listing) | $183K - $243K |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems | $183K - $243K |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion | $183K - $243K |
| Staff Program Manager, Connected Warfare (Active Clearance) | $183K - $229K |
| Staff Flight Test Engineer, Missiles | $183K - $243K |
| Senior Manager, Network Operations | $183K - $243K |
| Senior Finance Manager, Mission Readiness | $183K - $243K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-01-09
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Costa Mesa, California, United States
$183,000—$243,000 USD
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- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
