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Circuit Designer, Space Special Programs

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering
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Hybrid (Chantilly, VA / Herndon, VA)$129k - $171kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Circuit Designer role focusing on full-cycle PCB design for spacecraft and ground systems, spanning digital, analog, RF, and ultra-low-power designs, with opportunities in firmware bring-up and cross-disciplinary collaboration within Anduril’s Space Special Programs team.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a cross-functional team to design market leading space flight hardware and associated ground equipment products
  • Implement product components through rapid prototyping, design verification, and space qualification activities
  • Learn and apply modern space-flight hardware design standards and guidelines to create high-reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies
  • Implement combinations of high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and ultra low-power designs
  • Participate in peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews and collaborate with other EEs on your team to improve everyone’s capabilities
  • Low level firmware development for bring-up and test
  • Root cause investigation data collection and analysis in support of production operations
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, having to juggle multiple concurrent projects and changing delivery timelines

Qualifications

  • B.S. in electrical / computer engineering or similar engineering or technical field
  • 2-8 years of professional experience, in hardware product development
  • Basic understanding of PCB Layout techniques to meet space flight mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design
  • Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, etc
  • Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies
  • Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
  • Ability to determine manage work assignments based on prioritized direction from management, near-term goals, and day-to-day levels of progress
  • Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E-CAD tools
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
  • Ability to work within our company and team culture and take ownership of the tasks assigned to you
  • Willing to listen and learn from experts but still speak up when you have ideas
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Electrical engineeringPCB Design (Altium)Schematic interpretationDigital/analog/RF designFirmware bring-upCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (details available via benefits link)
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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