Power Controls Engineer

Anduril is seeking an experienced Power Controls Engineer to develop and implement advanced control algorithms for high-performance power electronic systems. We're looking for someone with deep expertise in control system modeling and simulation — particularly in Simulink and PLECS — who can take a controls concept from simulation through hardware validation. This individual will own the control architecture for DC/DC converters, inverters, and motor drives built around discrete SiC and GaN power stages, and will work closely with power hardware and firmware engineers to deliver tightly integrated, high-reliability systems for defense and aerospace applications.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Design, simulate, and validate closed-loop control algorithms for switch-mode power converters and inverters using Simulink and/or PLECS.
• Controls for 3-phase AC systems, with and without a switched Neutral
• Develop plant models and controller architectures (voltage-mode, current-mode, sensorless FOC, etc.) for multi-kW power stages utilizing discrete SiC and GaN FETs.
• Perform stability analysis, loop shaping, and compensator design to meet transient response, efficiency, and EMI targets.
• Collaborate with power hardware engineers on gate drive tuning, dead-time optimization, and switching-loss characterization of wide-bandgap devices.
• Support model-based code generation workflows and work with firmware engineers to translate control designs into embedded implementations.
• Define and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and power-hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) test plans to validate control performance against system requirements.
• Contribute to trade studies on converter topology, modulation strategy, and control bandwidth as they relate to size, weight, power, and thermal constraints.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing and tuning digital control loops for power electronic converters (DC/DC, DC/AC, or motor drives).
• 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, and discrete-time implementation considerations.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS/PhD with a focus in power electronics controls or control systems.
• Experience writing embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontrollers or DSPs used in power converter control (e.g., TI C2000, STM32).
• Familiarity with auto-code generation from Simulink (Embedded Coder) or similar model-based design toolchains.
• Experience with real-time HIL platforms (e.g., Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, OPAL-RT).
• Knowledge of advanced modulation techniques (SVM, DPWM) and their impact on switching losses in wide-bandgap devices.
• Design-for-Reliability practices including DFMEA.
• Experience with EMI mitigation strategies at the controls and layout level.

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

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: