Senior Systems Engineer, Expeditionary Systems

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA, United States
19 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$166,000.0 - $208,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering Software Documentation Computer Engineering Firmware Failure Mode Effects Analysis Rapid Prototyping Process Verification and Validation (Software) Systems Modeling Language Systems Architecture Systems Integration Technical Data Management Systems
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Jama (Software) DOORS (Software)

Job description

  • Command & Control - deployable, certified command centers for tactical and operational headquarters
  • AI Factories - ruggedized, high-density compute platforms that bring datacenter- class AI processing to the tactical edge
  • Effects - containerized launcher and weapon system platforms enabling rapid deployment of proliferated, survivable strike capabilities
  • Sensing - expeditionary sensor systems in transportable form factors, Systems Architecture & Design
  • Develop system architectures and lead design trades across mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, and power domains
  • Decompose operational needs into system and subsystem requirements with clear traceability, testability, and allocation
  • Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts including ICDs, system block diagrams, ConOps, and requirements specifications
  • Drive SWaP, transportability, survivability, and human factors trades that shape the product from day one
  • Lead and support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with technical rigor and cross-functional alignment

Integration, Verification & Validation

  • Own verification and validation planning and execution across analysis, inspection, demonstration, and test
  • Support system integration activities, troubleshooting cross-discipline issues as hardware, software, and firmware come together
  • Conduct FMEA/FMECA and manage technical risk throughout the development lifecycle
  • Support environmental qualification campaigns (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, transportation)
  • Travel to field exercises, deployments, and customer sites to validate system performance, support operators, and bring feedback back to the design team

Documentation & Process

  • Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), and program documentation
  • Utilize modern systems engineering tools (Cameo, MBSE/SysML, Jama, DOORS) to model architectures, manage requirements, and maintain traceability
  • Build documentation that enables customers to operate, maintain, and sustain Anduril products in the field without on-site support
  • Ensure compliance with applicable MIL-STDs and defense standards, To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
  • 2-6 years of systems engineering experience in a complex, multidisciplinary environment
  • Experience developing, documenting, and maturing systems from design through production or fielding
  • Ability to work across engineering disciplines - comfortable engaging with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams
  • Strong requirements development and documentation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred:

  • Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience with containerized, expeditionary, or ruggedized military systems
  • Familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD-461, -810, -1275, -1316, -1760)
  • Experience with systems engineering tools: Cameo, MBSE/SysML, DOORS, Jama
  • Experience with weapon system integration, launch systems, C2 systems, or high-performance compute platforms
  • Exposure to rapid prototyping and hardware delivery on compressed timelines
  • Field support or deployment experience with military end users
  • Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Benefits & conditions

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, At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

About the company

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., Anduril’s Expeditionary Systems team designs and delivers containerized command centers, datacenter-strength AI capabilities, launched effects, and sensing systems for US and Allied militaries. These complete, mission-ready solutions provide survivable, intensive compute at the edge and enable rapid, low-cost deployment of proliferated, survivable capabilities across the entire military echelon.

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