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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer, Expeditionary Systems - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,000.0 - $208,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, Jama (Software), DOORS (Software) - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9163358/senior-systems-engineer-expeditionary-systems ## About the Role 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 ## 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. 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