Principal Power Controls Engineer
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsiteprincipal$220k–$292k
At a glance
Highlights
- Own control architecture for high-performance power electronic systems.
- Deliver high-reliability systems for defense and aerospace applications.
- Take controls concepts from simulation through hardware validation.
Ideal candidate
Seasoned controls expert who thrives owning complex power systems end-to-end, from modeling to hands-on validation. Mission-driven collaborator passionate about delivering reliable technology for defense and aerospace.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline
- 15+ years of experience designing and tuning digital control loops for power electronic converters
- Proficiency in Simulink and/or PLECS for control system modeling, simulation, and analysis
- Strong foundation in control theory — z-domain and s-domain design, bode analysis, state-space methods
- Hands-on experience with discrete SiC and/or GaN FET-based power stages in the multi-kW range
- Familiarity with military or aerospace environments and standards such as MIL-STD-461, 464, 810, or DO-160
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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