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Senior Component Engineer, EW

Anduril


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 146000 - 194000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Electronic Warfare (EW) team is seeking experienced generalist embedded software engineers to build out the software ecosystem supporting a next-generation electronic warfare platform. As an Embedded software engineer youll develop high-performance implementations of numerical algorithms collaborate with digital systems engineers to enable maximum-performance interfaces between next-gen RF hardware and software work with DSP and RFML engineers to rapidly deploy bleeding-edge capabilities to our customers and collaborate with the wider software organization to deliver seamless integration of electronic warfare products with the Anduril Lattice system-of-systems suite. You will apply state-of-the-art software construction techniques to ensure the timely delivery of correct mission-critical code.

WHAT YOULL DO
  • Own component qualification for new parts and new sources across electrical and mechanical commodities including semiconductors RF components passives connectors PCB/PCBA switches fasteners and hardware seals adhesives and other materials.
  • Define and execute qualification plans necessary to ensure compatibility and compliance for production and deployed EW systems.
  • Proactively identify critical single-source components across active EW designs and drive second-source qualification before it becomes urgent owning the technical trade the test plan and the qualification process.
  • Perform form-fit-function analysis on candidate alternates and present findings to change control board for approval and implementation.
  • Embed with EW design engineers from architecture through NPI influencing component selection while designs are still open and reviewing schematics and BOMs for parts that carry avoidable supply or reliability risk.
  • Serve as the standing component resource for the design team driving component commonality and reuse across EW programs and product configurations reducing the number of unique parts engineering has to sustain.
  • Own the engineering-side response to obsolescence: monitor lifecycle status across active BOMs triage EOL and PCN notices and drive the technical resolution
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Materials Science or equivalent.
  • 5 years in component engineering parts engineering or a materials and processes role supporting electronic and electromechanical hardware.
  • Hands-on experience qualifying alternate and second sources for production hardware including form-fit-function assessment
  • Working knowledge of both electrical component families and mechanical/electromechanical hardware.
  • Experience working directly with design engineers sourcing/supply chain and suppliers.
  • Experience with products used in demanding environments (defense aerospace or comparable high-rigor industry)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5 years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with RF and microwave components and printed circuit board materials.
  • Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix low-volume environment.
  • Exposure to working in a fast-paced start-up environment.

US Salary Range

$146000 - $194000 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 Andurils 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 youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC