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Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team in McHenry, Mississippi. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on designing and developing instrumentation and electronic systems for solid rocket motor testing and manufacturing.
You will specify, design, develop, and install data collection devices for solid rocket motor burn performance analysis. Your responsibilities include designing custom electronic solutions—PCBs, firmware, and FPGA code—required for manufacturing and testing solid rocket motors, with emphasis on safety-critical integrated designs. You will configure data acquisition systems, develop software applications for data collection, and may oversee technicians during instrumentation installation and rocket motor testing.
Key responsibilities include: analyzing current equipment to identify inefficiencies and design improvements; collaborating with engineers to develop accurate, efficient instrumentation meeting safety and usability standards; designing and testing prototypes; executing PCBA and electrical system components with hands-on testing and rework; creating schematics and simulated models; overseeing implementation of new measuring devices and control systems; serving as project engineer for design through manufacturing development; developing cable drawings for low-voltage interfaces; drafting technical documents and testing reports; and providing training to employees and customers.
Required qualifications: minimum 15 years' experience designing, developing, and installing sensors for system performance data collection; proficiency with NI LabVIEW, NI DAQmx, or equivalent COTS data acquisition systems; thorough understanding of signal conditioning and analog circuit design; intimate knowledge of analog-to-digital conversion and digital circuit design; ability to develop computer applications for data collection; expertise in sensor selection and placement for rocket motor performance metrics; strong applied math and physics knowledge; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software; ability to write and understand Python; and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred qualifications include an advanced engineering degree, experience with circuit simulation tools (SPICE), familiarity with EDA tools (Altium/OrCAD), knowledge of real-time computer architectures and operating systems, and ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
