Senior Robotics Hardware Engineer

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 real‑time, 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.

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril is integral to our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team specializes in a broad spectrum of testing activities, including developmental testing using surrogate vehicles. We are at the forefront of testing approaches, particularly in the domain of mission autonomy systems. As our team expands, we are seeking a Robotics Hardware Engineer to focus on the challenges of rapid prototyping and contribute to the iterative advancement of Anduril’s broad range of autonomous systems.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Robotics Hardware Engineer to join our team. Rapid Development Team. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating components onto unmanned vehicles. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to rapidly prototype and iterate on hardware solutions.

• Integrate hardware components onto unmanned vehicles, including sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Integrate electronic components and ensure seamless communication between hardware and software systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to prototype and test new hardware solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and performance evaluations to optimize hardware designs.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality and reliability.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware issues, implementing effective solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Document design processes, test results, and maintain detailed engineering records.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proven experience in hardware design and development for robotics or unmanned vehicles.
• Proficiency in CAD software and PCB design tools.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and signal processing.
• Experience with sensors, actuators, and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative processes.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and firmware development.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance for unmanned vehicles.
• Hands‑on experience with testing and debugging hardware systems.

$113,000 – $180,000 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:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance…