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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer, Thunder - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $194,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Network Interface Controllers, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rapid Prototyping Process, Requirements Traceability, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), MagicDraw, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing, DO-178B, Ansys, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9148043/systems-engineer-thunder ## About the Role * Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline * 4+ years industry Systems Engineering experience including safety-critical hardware and software systems in the Defense or Aerospace industries, specifically crewed aircraft, rotorcraft, EVTOL, UAS or weapon systems * Demonstrable Systems Engineering proficiency, including solicitation of requirements with the customer/end-user, collaboration with design teams * Experience developing traditional and right-sized Systems Engineering artifacts, including pragmatic verification and validation plans * Deep understanding of the test and evaluation process as applicable to developmental, acceptance and operational testing * Familiarity with technical software packages such as Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys * Experience with crewed or uncrewed developmental autonomous aircraft (Group 5 UAS or larger) * Exposure to guidelines, standards and processes such as ARP-4754, ARP-4761, DO-178C, DO-254, JSSSEH, MIL-STD 882E, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-461, AC-17-01 desirable * Proficiency in coordinating change management processes * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts * A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture * Eligible to obtain and hold a US security clearance, * Direct experience defining interfaces (ICDs) and leading the physical/functional integration of complex mission systems, avionics, sensors (EO/IR, radar), or stores carriage and release systems. * Practical, applied experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and SysML tools (specifically Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw) for system architecture and requirements traceability. * Hands-on experience designing, commissioning, or operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) test benches and system integration laboratories. * Demonstrated background supporting rapid prototyping efforts, including active, on-site participation in prototype developmental ground and flight test campaigns. * Experience directly authoring compliance artifacts and guiding a novel aircraft or weapon system through formal military airworthiness certification (e.g., MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-882E) or civil equivalents. * Proven success applying Agile, Scrum, or Kanban frameworks to complex aerospace physical hardware programs to accelerate design-build-test iterations. * Possess an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance. ## Description We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. In this role, you will work on new Mission System development, bringing pragmatic Systems Engineering thinking to complement and enhance the overall capability, ensuring that end-user needs are met in challenging operational environments. You will be part of a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Execute a right-sized, Agile Systems Engineering approach as per the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) for development of the Thunder Mission System and Payloads at the speed of relevance * Support design teams in the evolution and progress of Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) throughout the design process * Contribute to System Design Reviews (SDR) and engineering governance structures such as Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Safety Review Boards (SRB) representing the Systems Engineering discipline * Own and maintain Functional Decomposition, System Breakdown Structure (SBS), Product Breakdown Structure (PBS), and Architecture diagrams * Develop key Systems Engineering design artifacts including System Description Documents (SDDs) and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) * Champion the use of the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) to enable Mission System and Payload maturation * Shape the design of representative Hardware In Lab (HIL) and Hardware In The Loop (HITL) physical integration environments, and input into surrogate testing * Create issue board workflows and coordinate ticket triage, action assignment, artifact capture and closure * Shape and coordinate configuration and change management processes * Support wholistic Systems Safety and Airworthiness efforts * Support build, ground and flight test of prototype and production representative Thunder Mission Systems with Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and verification-related tasks, 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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