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Anduril

Vehicle Energy Systems Lead

$191K–$254K

Costa Mesa, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026

Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Santa Ana, California, United States
Experience
5+ years; no alternatives stated.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or equivalent.

About the job

Leads the energy subsystem for a maritime autonomous vehicle, from architecture and design through production, to maximize endurance and reliable power delivery.

What you'll do

  • Own energy architecture, including storage, distribution, management, regulation, and external charging.
  • Lead subsystem development and manage schedule, cost, interfaces, and transition from prototype to production.
  • Mentor engineers, coordinate with Production and vehicle leadership, and represent the subsystem in technical and customer meetings.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in energy or power systems for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems.
  • Experience with full product development cycles, battery systems, power electronics, or energy management, and transitioning designs from prototype to production.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

  • Experience with large-format battery systems (lithium-ion or equivalent).
  • Working knowledge of high-voltage power systems in marine or defense applications; power distribution for autonomous vehicles; safety standards for energy storage; or defense/maritime robotics.

Pay

$191,000 — $254,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

battery systems, power electronics, energy management

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First seen Oct 17, 2026 · Last verified Nov 6, 2026 (UTC)