Electrical Engineering Technical Lead

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost Anvil Bolt and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering operations and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials proprietary formulations and high-volume production methodsdelivering safe reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfoliofrom autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a highly skilled Electrical Engineering Technical Lead to join our rapidly growing team in Atlanta this role you will be responsible for end-to-end embedded control electronic systems and subsystems development for UAVs and related equipment. You will also be leading a team of engineers and establishing robust design integration testing and validation processes. This will require expertise in PCB design subsystem integration process management vendor coordination. If you are someone who has led teams supporting rapid embedded control electronics development then this role is for you.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead avionics system development from concept through production ensuring seamless integration reliability and performance across Andurils air systems.
• Provide technical guidance and manage a team of Electrical Engineers driving technical execution and professional growth within the Tactical Recon & Strike Electrical Engineering team.
• Assign Electrical Engineers to projects and reconcile resource conflicts. Identify new resource requirements recruit interview & hire new employees.
• Evaluate staff performance communicate areas for improvement for employees and provide recommendations for compensation & promotions.
• Oversee full-cycle PCB and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development guiding requirements derivation schematic design component selection layout board bring-up and system integration testing and debugging.
• Architect and develop flight-critical embedded control electronic systems with an emphasis on high-reliability resiliency redundancy and fault tolerance collaborating cross-functionally to define product specifications and ensure mission success.
• Oversee sub-system and system-level testing and validation to ensure designs meet performance safety and reliability standards.
• Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews analysis and hardware testing to ensure product reliability in many of the harshest environments on earth.
• Develop and deploy engineering processes to assure design methods follow engineering best practices and support the overall system architecture to meet product technical requirements.
• Coordinate with fabrication and manufacturing partners managing Bill of Materials (BOM) assembly processes and supplier engagement to ensure high-quality production and delivery.
• Design embedded control electronics from concept to production including hardware selection schematic & PCB design board bring-up and system level integration
• Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes DMM etc.) and software debugging tools
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical software firmware and test engineers to deliver fully functional products.
• Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments active deployments and customer operated hardware
• Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 7 years of experience designing testing and troubleshooting complex embedded systems and products on UAV systems or similar industries.
• Proven leadership or management experience leading highly technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet CAN I2C SPI PCIe USB Analog circuits etc.
• Familiarity with common MCU CPU FPGA devices and technologies.
• Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes logic analyzers debuggers current-probes and automation of tests
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tools
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with C
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git GitHub JIRA etc.
• Experience with developing for a safety-critical environment
• Experience working on products used in tough environments (automotive aerospace defense etc.)
• Knowledge of embedded software development including use of timers interrupts hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs

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 Andurils 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.

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.

Data Privacy

To view Andurils candidate data privacy policy please visit Experience:

IC