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$128K - $229K/yr

Through the PE role, this candidate will be responsible for leading Air Dominance combat solutions providing end-to-end missionization, closing complex kill chains, and reinforced autonomous ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for air dominance in the United States is $29.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Air Dominance vs Air Traffic Controller?

AspectAir DominanceAir Traffic Controller
Required CredentialsMilitary pilot certification, specialized aviation trainingFAA certification, air traffic control license
Work EnvironmentMilitary airbases, combat zones, strategic operationsAirports, control towers, radar facilities
Employer & IndustryMilitary, defense sectorCommercial and regional airports, government agencies

Air Dominance involves military pilots focusing on controlling the airspace through combat and strategic operations, requiring specialized military certifications. In contrast, Air Traffic Controllers manage civilian air traffic, ensuring safety and efficiency at airports. Both roles require aviation knowledge but serve different purposes within the aviation industry.

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Infographic showing various Air Dominance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,077 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

PCB Designer, Air Dominance and Strike

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


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9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering Team is responsible for developing high-reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers flight-critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA-based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next-generation autonomous air platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. AD&S Electrical Engineers drive end-to-end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and flight test, ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern air warfare.
ABOUT THE JOB
 
We are looking for an PCB Design Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will work closely with avionics, system, and software engineers to create test systems for development, qualification, verification, and validation purposes. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware, we are looking for you.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3+ years of experience with PCB Layout
  • 3+ years of experience with Altium
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design
  • Solid understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, limitations, design rules, and best practice
  • Experience with ECAD libraries and library management
  • Familiar with basic signal and power integrity rules (how they affect layout)
  • Experience with high speed digital interfaces and controlled impedance routing requirements like USB, PCIe, Ethernet
  • Ability to work in team environment, taking direction and collaborating to complete designs quickly
  • Eligible for security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • CID, CID++ and/or PCEA-CPCD certification
  • Experience with MIL-STD and IPC standards
  • Experience with high density routing (BGA fanout, stackup > 10 layers)
  • Experience with high speed routing (PCIE, DDR)
  • Experience with power distribution network, signal integrity analyzer
  • Experience with working with vendors on DFM/DFA
  • Thriving in fast-paced environment 
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar

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As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril delivers cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the warfighter in months, not years.


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About Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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