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Digital Hardware Engineering Lead

Anduril Industries Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Costa Mesa Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Anduril Industries. Costa Mesa · full-time · $209,000–$278,000 base.

SalaryStated by Anduril Industries
$209,000 – $278,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationCosta Mesa
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$209,000–$278,000
PostedSep 18, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Guide electrical engineers developing hardware for vehicle management, digital signal processing and network systems
  • Refine FPGA and HDL work from architecture and block definition through simulation, system testing and shared library practices
  • Assess high-speed digital and compute designs, then direct FPGA, SoC or SoM host boards from requirements to testing and integration
  • Work with internal partners on hardware and IP-core delivery plans, and keep schedules clear about assignments and deadlines

What you bring

  • An electrical engineering degree or equivalent, plus at least seven years designing, testing and troubleshooting complex boards
  • A track record guiding digital design engineers, with working proficiency in VHDL, Verilog or another HDL
  • Experience using Altium Designer or a comparable electronics design tool, and eligibility for an active U.S. Top Secret clearance

Who this fits

This senior role suits an electrical engineer who can lead a digital design team and stay close to complex board development. The position is based in Costa Mesa, California.

From the employer

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead an electrical engineering team in creating hardware solutions for vehicle management, DSP, and networking
  • Develop and improve workflows throughout the FPGA / HDL design cycle (Architecture, functional block definition, simulation, system testing, HDL library standardization)
  • Independently reviewing high speed digital and compute based designs
  • Oversee the full PCB development cycle of host boards for FPGAs / SoCs / SoMs (Developing requirements, schematic capture, board layout, bring-up, test, and integration)
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create the strategy for delivering hardware and IP core solutions across Anduril
  • Create, maintain and communicate product development schedules with sufficient detail to ensure that all assigned personnel are aware of their tasks and deadlines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 7+ years of experience designing, testing and troubleshooting complex board designs in military, automotive or similar hardware.
  • Experience with leading an Electrical Engineering team focused on Digital Design
  • Proficiency in an HDL language (VHDL, Verilog)
  • Familiarity with common FPGA, CPU, MCU, GPU devices and technologies.
  • Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
  • Experience in design for signal integrity / power integrity.
  • Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
  • Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, current-probes, and automation of tests.
  • Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tool
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Understanding and familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-311A
  • Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461
  • Expertise in computer networking
  • Experience with implementing enhanced security measures
US Salary Range$209,000—$278,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

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  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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