Lead Electrical Engineer - UAS

As the Lead Electrical Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will take charge of designing and developing advanced avionics systems for UAS. Your responsibilities will include technical leadership in electrical systems design, hands-on engineering activities like troubleshooting and circuit design, and collaborating with software and mechanical teams for seamless integration. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and oversee system testing and validation.

To qualify for the Lead Electrical Engineer role at Anduril Industries, candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on avionics or UAV systems. Strong leadership skills, hands-on knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, and project management capabilities are essential. Additionally, the candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

The ideal candidate for the Lead Electrical Engineer position at Anduril Industries should possess strong hands-on knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, and avionics systems. Familiarity with avionics design standards such as DO-254 and MIL-STD-810, along with proficiency in tools like Altium Designer, will give you a competitive edge.

At Anduril Industries, we believe in investing in our employees' growth. As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you'll benefit from a professional development stipend that enables you to pursue further education and training. Additionally, you will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers, which not only helps your team grow but also enhances your own leadership skills.

Anduril Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Lead Electrical Engineer position, including platinum healthcare benefits, generous PTO, mental health resources, and support for family planning. Employees also enjoy a daily meal provision, 401(k) retirement savings plan, and relocation assistance if needed.

During the interview, highlight the technical challenges you faced and the steps you took to lead your team through them. Discuss the project scope, your leadership style, how you coordinated with other teams, and the final outcomes that benefited the organization.

Emphasize your knowledge of industry standards and protocols that ensure safety in electrical design. Discuss methodologies, testing procedures, and how you stay updated with the latest advancements to enhance safety and reliability in your designs.

Be ready to discuss specific PCB design tools, like Altium Designer, and explain why you favor them based on your experiences. Mention features that enhance usability or efficiency, and how they align with project requirements.

Share your philosophy on mentoring, focusing on encouragement and constructive feedback. Discuss specific methods you use to guide junior engineers, like regular check-ins, hands-on training sessions, and fostering an open environment for questions.

Provide examples where you oversaw projects from concept to delivery, highlighting any project management methodologies you utilized, such as Agile or Waterfall. Discuss how you handled timelines, milestones, and team communications.

Talk about the critical elements you evaluate in component selection, such as performance specifications, compliance with industry standards, cost considerations, and supply chain availability. Mention how you work with vendors to ensure quality.

Discuss your collaborative experiences with software or firmware engineers. Explain how you ensure seamless integration through clear communication, early-stage collaboration, and ongoing testing throughout the development process.

Offer a specific scenario outlining the problem, your analytical approach, and the solution you implemented. Highlight the impact your solution had and what you learned from the experience.

Share insights into current or emerging trends in the field, like advancements in AI integration, automation, or miniaturization. Discuss how those trends influence design and engineering processes.

It's important to convey your strategies for managing stress, such as prioritizing tasks, effective time management, and maintaining team morale. Share examples of how you've successfully navigated high-pressure situations in the past.