Electrical Engineering Manager, Air Dominance and Strike
Anduril Industries · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Full-time · Manager
- $161K–$212K per year
- 7+ years
Lead and scale a rapidly growing hardware team in Costa Mesa, CA, driving the development of high-reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power distribution systems for next-generation air vehicles and missile platforms.
Compensation
US Salary Range $161,000—$212,000 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.
Responsibilities
- Directly manage a high-performing team of electrical engineers
- Drive career development, conduct performance reviews, recruit top-tier hardware talent
- Partner with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and vehicle line leads to balance resource allocation, scope, budget, and schedule across multiple concurrent aircraft programs
- Define and mature standard operating procedures for the entire hardware lifecycle, from schematic capture and board bring-up to Design Verification (DVT), qualification (QTP), and flight clearance
- Serve as the senior technical authority for avionics hardware, lead design reviews, ensure cross-subsystem compatibility, and maintain standards for reliability, fault tolerance, and manufacturability
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
- Nice to have: Experience managing engineering teams in a rapid-prototyping, fast-paced startup or defense-tech environment