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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Maritime Division develops, tests, deploys, and sustains maritime autonomous systems powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system for real-time command and control.
You will own the complete energy storage system design for a maritime autonomous vehicle, reporting to the Vehicle Systems Lead. This role requires both deep technical expertise and leadership skills to drive cross-functional initiatives from conception to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning energy storage architecture: cell chemistry selection, module design, and pack integration
- Designing pressure-rated battery enclosures for full-ocean-depth operation
- Performing battery sizing, energy budget analysis, and cycle life modeling
- Driving thermal management design for safe operation across environmental conditions
- Defining charging profiles and integration with external charging interfaces
- Interfacing with energy distribution, structural, and production teams
- Supporting prototype builds, testing, and design-for-manufacturability reviews
- Contributing to safety analysis for energy storage systems
- Traveling up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities
You will leverage your intuition and prior experience to ensure the right design, analysis, and test steps are completed. The ideal candidate has successfully executed highly optimized multi-disciplinary projects and can balance innovation with practical execution.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in battery system design, energy storage, or power electronics
- Experience with lithium-ion or equivalent high-energy-density battery systems
- Familiarity with battery management systems and thermal management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with marine or subsea battery systems
- Working knowledge of battery safety standards (UN38.3, IEC 62619, or military equivalents)
- Experience with pressure-rated enclosure design
- Familiarity with battery modeling and simulation tools
- Experience in defense or maritime robotics
