Anduril
Staff Power Systems Engineer
$166K–$220K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years; no stated alternatives.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
About the job
Owns vehicle-level electrical power analysis and architecture for aircraft, guiding integration, verification, and flight readiness.
What you'll do
- Lead power analyses, including Electrical Loads Analysis, emergency-mode analysis, battery sizing, short-circuit, and bus integrity.
- Shape power architecture trade studies and roadmaps; develop integration test plans and verification criteria.
- Model power systems, ensure military-standards compliance, and support ground and flight testing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in vehicle- or aircraft-level electrical power distribution systems and systems integration.
- Experience leading ELA, battery sizing, and power-budget calculations; SWaP trade studies and FMEA.
- Proficiency in electrical simulation/modeling and working knowledge of relevant military standards; authorized to work in the U.S. and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
Nice to have
- Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance (or higher); Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
- Experience with military air vehicles, Group 5 UAS, tactical defense programs, or high-voltage battery/EV power technologies.
Pay
$166,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
LTspice, SIMPLIS, Multi-Spice, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1760
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