Staff PCB Design Engineer/Layout Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike

Employer description

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.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 
We are looking for an  Staff PCB Designer / Staff Layout Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will work closely with avionics, system, and software engineers to create test systems for development, qualification, verification, and validation purposes. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware, we are looking for you.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience with PCB layout
• 5+ years of experience with Altium
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, apply best practices appropriate for each design, and push back on schematic or architectural decisions that create layout, manufacturability, or integrity risk
• Deep understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, limitations, design rules, and best practices, including the ability to define and validate stackups with fabricators
• Experience owning ECAD libraries and library standards — footprint creation and verification, IPC compliance, and governance across multiple designers
• Working knowledge of signal and power integrity principles, including the ability to interpret SI/PI simulation results and translate them into layout constraints
• Expert-level high speed digital layout and controlled impedance routing — DDR, PCIe, SerDes, Ethernet, USB — including length/skew matching, differential pair routing, and return path management
• Experience with high density designs: fine-pitch BGA fanout, HDI/microvia construction, and stackups greater than 12 layers
• Demonstrated technical leadership: serving as lead designer on complex or multi-board programs, setting and documenting layout constraints, conducting design reviews, and mentoring less experienced designers
• Ability to manage layout scope, schedule, and risk across concurrent programs while collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and program teams
• Eligible for security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CID+, CID++ and/or PCEA-CPCD certification
• Working experience applying MIL-STD and IPC standards, including IPC-2221/2222, IPC-6012 Class 3, and IPC-A-610
• Experience with rigid-flex, RF/mixed-signal, and thermally constrained designs
• Experience designing and analyzing power distribution networks using SI/PI tools (HyperLynx, Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity, or equivalent)
• Advanced Altium proficiency: constraint/rule management, scripting or automation, Altium 365/Concord Pro, and version-controlled design data
• Experience leading DFM/DFA engagement with fab and assembly vendors through NPI
• Experience introducing or improving ECAD process, design standards, or documentation practices for a team
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar

 

US Salary Range$168,000—$272,000 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.

• Please always verify communications:
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  • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected]. 

• Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

• 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 [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

 

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To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

 

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