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Battery Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries Salary
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2026
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.

About The Job

Anduril is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with expertise in energy storage subsystem development. Looking for a self-starter with technical experience in defense, aerospace, industrial or electrification industries to apply their skills to meet Anduril’s unique set of challenges. This individual will be responsible for energy storage development and systems engineering, from concept to production, while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals supporting the AD&S team. The engineer could also be involved in managing key vendor relationships, and ensuring performance and reliability in our cutting-edge technologies.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive end-to-end energy storage system (ESS) development on extremely accelerated timelines
  • Collaborate with program teams to define actionable ESS requirements from user story/CONOPs
  • Execute and/or deliver the following ESS development artifacts/steps:
  • ESS requirements, battery cell selection and validation
  • Hands on experience with ESS Assembly and test
  • Battery management system (BMS) integration and validation
  • Cell, module, and pack level validation plan. Support bring-up, test, debug, and vehicle integration
  • Ramp plan from development units to production
  • Sustain fielded ESSs with root cause analysis and data processing, drive countermeasures/design updates as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or fundamental Physical Sciences with applied application focus on energy storage technologies, with 5 years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting energy storage systems.
  • Competence with battery test equipment such as cell and pack cyclers, thermal chambers, battery health testers (EIS, ACIR, hi-pot, megger, etc)
  • Knowledge of modern battery management system capabilities and requirements in HW and SW/FW
  • Experience in battery characterization methods: mission profile validation, equivalent-circuit model characterization, cycle/calendar life assessment, safety features, etc.
  • Understanding of UN38.3, NAVSEA S9310 and/or equivalent (UL, IEC) battery safety standards
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or fundamental Physical Sciences with a focus on energy storage technologies
  • Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering robust, high-performance, energy storage systems with substantial technical ownership/contributions
  • Demonstrated experience in battery testing, modeling, controls, and BMS integration/operation

US Salary Range

$132,000—$213,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

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:

  • 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.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Salary : $132,000 - $213,000

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