Electrical Hardware Engineer at Anduril in Lexington, KY

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 Electrical Hardware 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 Contribute to the design, development, and testing of electronics for airborne EO/IR systems, including sensor electronics, aircraft interfaces, and power management. Support systems engineering teams in defining and refining requirements based on physics-based models of sensor and system performance. Assist in the design and development of PCB layouts in collaboration with the electrical engineering team. Participate in system testing at laboratory, ground, and flight test levels, providing detailed data analysis and feedback. Conduct troubleshooting and testing of electronic components and subsystems to ensure optimal performance. Work closely with technical leads and project teams to support system integration efforts. Document test results, system designs, and processes to maintain thorough technical records. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ 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. US Salary Range $129,000—$171,000 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. 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