Electrical Engineering Lead, Wire Harness Design (Connected Warfare)

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.

We are looking for a Harness Design Engineer to join our team.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Join the ranks of innovation and defense as our next Electrical Engineer with a focus on ground vehicle harnessing design & management of multiple harnessing teams and projects, where you will lead the harnessing design and integration of cutting-edge military ground vehicles and expeditionary shelters. This is not just any engineering role—it's a call to action for those passionate about safeguarding our forces through advanced electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

* Design and develop robust wiring harnesses that form the nervous system of the most technologically advanced military vehicles on the planet
* Concurrently lead and manage multiple harnessing teams supporting different projects at various stages
* Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing and quality engineers to develop and generate system architecture wiring diagrams for prototype and production release
* Investigate, plan, develop and test harnesses to meet various technical requirements
* Research, select and procure appropriate connectors, back-shells, contacts, wire, shielding, and cable construction for the product to meet appropriate environmental requirements
* Provide the engineering expertise to design, fabricate and integrate harnesses in complex systems 
* Actively participate in design reviews to pinpoint concerns and influence design decisions
* Task electrical technicians with clear instructions to build prototype harnesses in house for fast prototype builds
* Work with supply chain to identify appropriate harness manufacturers for building harnesses for production and provide correspondence when questions or issues arise
* Follow, tailor and develop internal standards and requirements that are appropriate for each individual project
* Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new designs, active deployments, and customer operated hardware

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
* 5+ years hands-on experience designing electrical harnessing for rugged commercial, industrial, aerospace, or military applications
* Able to both design and manage multiple teams working on different projects to ensure harness designs, releases and builds are completed on time to meet schedule
* Proven track record of collaborating with harness manufacturers to ensure product excellence and reliability
* Proficient in a range of electrical bus interfaces, including CAN, Ethernet, and various RS protocols, as well as 1553
* Well-versed in relevant harness standards and adept at adhering to MIL-STD regulations
* Skilled in optimizing Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) considerations for advanced power systems and network designs
* Competent in creating and interpreting wire block interconnect and wire diagrams
* Outstanding organizational abilities coupled with superior written and verbal communication skills
* Must be eligible to receive a US Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Build 3D routed harness data files applying NX Cabling and Siemens Capital Harness
* Experience with or proficient in 3D CAD wire harness routing, such as (NX, CATIA, CREO)
* Able to read and generate form board drawings in 2D CAD for production

US Salary Range$142,000—$213,000 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:

• 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 cov