Electrical Power Systems Engineer

As an Electrical Power Systems Engineer, your responsibilities will include designing and developing advanced power systems, integrating high-capacity battery solutions with edge computing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems. You’ll play a crucial role in enhancing military capabilities through innovative power solutions.

To qualify for the Electrical Power Systems Engineer position at Anduril Industries, you'll need a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 4+ years of industry experience. A strong background in designing and troubleshooting complex system designs, along with hands-on experience with power and communication systems, is essential.

In this role at Anduril Industries, you will work with cutting-edge technologies including advanced power conversion systems, AI-powered Lattice OS, and robust military communication systems. You’ll also engage with a variety of electrical bus interfaces and sophisticated high-capacity battery systems, all aimed at enhancing military effectiveness.

At Anduril Industries, professional development is a priority. As an Electrical Power Systems Engineer, you will have access to a development stipend and opportunities for continued learning. The culture here promotes innovation and encourages team members to grow their skills and enhance their expertise in the field.

Anduril Industries offers competitive benefits for Electrical Power Systems Engineers, including comprehensive healthcare plans, generous time-off policies, mental health resources, and 401(k) retirement savings plans. Additionally, you can enjoy daily meals, relocation assistance, and support for family planning and parenting resources.

When answering this question, detail specific projects where you were responsible for designing power systems. Highlight the challenges you faced, the solutions you implemented, and the results achieved. This shows your hands-on technical experience and your ability to apply engineering concepts effectively.

Explain your systematic approach to troubleshooting, including checking schematics, measuring voltages, and using diagnostic equipment. Mention your experience with lab test equipment and providing examples of issues you’ve resolved to show your problem-solving skills.

Discuss specific standards such as MIL-STD requirements for grounding, fault protection, and safe design practices. Describe how safety impacts your design choices and how you ensure compliance in your engineering work.

Share your strategies for staying informed, such as attending conferences, participating in webinars, or reading industry publications. Highlighting your commitment to lifelong learning will resonate well with interviewers.

Detail your experience with PCB design, including the software and tools you are comfortable using. Explain how you approach the design process, citing specific examples of projects that illustrate your capability in this area.

Focus on a real-life example, outlining the challenge, the steps you took to address it, and how it ultimately benefited the project. This showcases your problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Discuss your experience with system integration, highlighting any relevant projects where you worked across disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Provide examples of challenges and solutions.

Explain your understanding of the processes involved in designing mixed-signal PCBs, including layer stack-up, grounding approaches, and debugging techniques. Cite specific examples of your work to illustrate your expertise.

Talk about your role in a design review, detailing your contributions and how feedback was implemented. Emphasize the importance of collaboration and communication in your engineering work.

Describe the demanding environments you’ve designed power systems for, including factors such as temperature extremes, vibration, and electromagnetic interference. Share how you addressed these challenges in your designs.