Director of Electrical Engineering with Security Clearance

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Job description

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. Anduril is seeking an experienced, dynamic Director of Electrical Engineering to lead and drive innovation within our avionic systems development for UAVs. Looking for a leader with deep technical experience in analog and digital electronics, PCB design, and UAV systems. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of electrical design, from concept to production, while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. The Director of Electrical Engineering will also be instrumental in fostering cross-functional collaboration, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring top-tier performance and reliability in our cutting-edge technologies. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead and Strategize: Oversee the development and execution of electrical engineering programs across avionics systems for UAVs, from concept through production. Ensure alignment with overall company goals and objectives. Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers. Provide direction on the design and testing of electronic systems, ensuring all team members are achieving project milestones and meeting quality standards. Technical Vision: Establish the long-term vision for the electrical engineering department, driving innovation and excellence. Maintain a focus on scalability, reliability, and adherence to industry standards. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the product management, software, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into the broader product architecture. Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with key suppliers and vendors for electronic components and systems, ensuring the best quality and systems, ensuring the best quality, cost, and delivery timelines. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the design and implementation of electronic systems, ensuring high reliability and performance in demanding environments. Budget and Resource Management: Oversee the department's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with company financial goals. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience: 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing large teams and overseeing complex projects. Leadership Skills: Proven track record in building and leading high-performing engineering teams. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of analog and digital electronics design, PCB design, and FPGA development. Strong understanding of UAV avionics systems, including flight controls, payload integration, and power management. Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced Degree: A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Industry Standards: Familiarity with DO-254, MIL-STD-810, and other relevant industry standards. Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical decisions with the company's business strategy. US Salary Range $200,000 - $235,000 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! To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit .

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