Mechatronics Engineer - (FW/MCUs/Controls)

Mechatronics Engineer - (FW/MCUs/Robotics) Join to apply for the Mechatronics Engineer - (FW/MCUs/Robotics) role at Anduril Industries Mechatronics Engineer - (FW/MCUs/Robotics) Join to apply for the Mechatronics Engineer - (FW/MCUs/Robotics) role at Anduril Industries Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 Anduril is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join the team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Here you will work on core product development for complex systems, including but not limited to optical systems, batteries, mechanisms, control systems, and sensors. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities. What You’ll Do Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields Identify partners in industry to engage with, and manage early vendor relationships Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis of blue-sky engineering problems Manage internal and external market research and comparisons Design, implementation, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems High level system ownership with large levels of professional autonomy Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed Travel to test sites as needed Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision Wear many hats Required Qualifications Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings) Demonstrated leadership skills (collegiate project teams or professional settings) 3+ years of electrical/design experience in a professional setting Familiarity with microcontrollers, power conversion and system integration Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts. High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles Experience in firmware development for bare-metal, or embedded systems. Experience in bare metal microcontroller design (STMicro, TI, NXP, etc) from schematic to bringup Experience with any: controls, robotics, and or motor/servo drive systems (BLDC/brushed motor controller design and servo control systems) Strong organizational skills BS, MS or PhD in an engineering field, or equivalent work experience Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience in ECAD (Altium, KiCad, etc) and MCAD (Solidworks, NX) Hands-on prototyping (soldering, board assembly, harnessing) Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills Familiarity with designing for rugged environments Experience in bringing up device trees on embedded systems with a variety of connected sensors Experience with Electro-Mechanical and Electrical design concepts Experience in developing a variety of electronics hardware products (UAVs, wearables, firearms, high power electric propulsion, optical systems, or other complex mechanisms) Experience in characterizing circuits at both schematic and board level Familiarity with wireless communication protocols Experience with microcontroller wired communication protocols (USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485) Experience with motor and servo drive (BLDC/Brushed motor controller design, servo control systems) Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters) US Salary Range

$142,000—$213,000 USD

Benefits 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: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! 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