Staff Focal Plane Array 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 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.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Focal Plane Array Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Golleta, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to the full life cycle of infrared products, from technology development to prototyping and production. You will develop requirements and compliant designs, as well as radiometric test and characterization routines for infrared detectors and focal plane array products. This will require expertise in semiconductor device modeling, detector design, and manufacturing, including data analysis. If you are someone who can effectively manage multiple projects, interface with the infrared scientific community, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, then this role is for you. Your ability to mentor others and support customer interactions will be essential to the success of our infrared programs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Contribute to the full life cycle of infrared product from technology development to prototyping and production

• Develop requirements, compliant designs and radiometric test and characterization routines for infrared detector and focal plane array product

• Semiconductor device modeling, detector design and infrared product manufactuirng and test support including data analysis

• Interface with infrared scientific and program community for technology development and project execution

• Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects as an individual contributor, mentor, team lead, supplier or customer interface at various stages of the product lifecycle

• Support infrared program capture and customer interface with product concept and specifications, proposal cost, and technical volume writing

• Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, softate, firmware, and test test engineerings for component selection, troubleshooting, and delivery of fully functional products

• Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, production, active deployments, and customer hardware

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent

• 10+ years experience developing infrared detector and focal plane array technologies

• Experience with infrared detector and focal plane array requirements definition, test and characterization for prototype and production products

• Knowledge of infrared semiconductor wafer processing, focal plane array manufacturing, integrated dewar cool assembly and system product integration

• Proficient in programming languages for automated test and data analysis

• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent

• Experience in infrared detector design, approaches for radiation hardening, and 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI)

• Expertise in scientific programming with Python and Matlab programming

• Expertise with software tools for modeling and simulation of optoelectronics devices

• Demonstrated experience interfacing with infrared scientific and program community for technology development and project execution

• Production planning, tracking, and execution experience in AS9100D/IS9001 certified environments and Quality Management Systems

US Salary Range
$166,000—$220,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits

• 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.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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