Electrical Engineering Manager, Air Dominance and Strike

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering Team is responsible for delivering high-reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power distribution systems for Group 5 air vehicles and next-generation missile platforms. We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and scale our rapidly growing AD&S hardware team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, your primary mission is to build, mentor, and guide a world-class team of electrical engineers while driving the operational and technical cadence needed to field critical air platforms. Responsibilities Lead, grow, and mentor a high-performing team of electrical engineers. Drive execution and delivery of multiple concurrent aircraft programs. Establish engineering rigor and processes for the hardware lifecycle. Provide technical oversight for avionics hardware. Unblock and enable cross-functional velocity. Oversee strategic relationships with vendors and suppliers. Required Qualifications Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of hiring, coaching, and scaling engineering talent. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of industry experience in hardware development. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, allocate headcount, and deliver complex hardware milestones. Deep technical grounding to guide reviews across modern analog/digital circuits, power architectures, and processing systems. Experience defining or evolving hardware test frameworks and qualification standards. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing engineering teams in a rapid-prototyping, fast-paced startup or defense-tech environment. Prior experience navigating military and aviation compliance frameworks. Experience managing harness/interconnect engineering and system-level vehicle integration. Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance. Experience with RCC-319 and Flight Termination System. Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health, recovery, and financial support. Job Data by YubHub .