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Deringer, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $198,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Vision, Firmware, Rapid Prototyping Process, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Digital Twin, Jama (Software), Low Latency, NVIDIA Jetson, User Administration, Pose Estimation - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-systems-engineer-anduril-industries-company-10462795 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or another technical discipline * 8+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably with exposure to rapid product development environments * Track record of delivering complex multi-domain electro-mechanical systems - ideally spanning optics, sensors, actuators, embedded compute, and software * Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver against aggressive schedules * Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and integration experience - comfortable moving between CAD, lab bench, and field test * Experience owning verification and validation across the full product lifecycle, including environmental qualification (shock, vibration, thermal, sealing) * Demonstrated willingness to challenge the status quo and drive first-principles solutions * Strong technical intuition paired with excellent communication skills * Comfortable making decisions with imperfect information and adapting as new data emerges * Experience with modern systems engineering tools and methodologies (MBSE, requirements management, digital engineering) * Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities, * Experience with counter-UAS systems, air defense, precision tracking, fire control, or kinetic effector systems * Multi-domain product experience spanning electro-optics, lasers, actuators / servo control, or stabilized platforms * Background in robotics or autonomous systems (e.g., Boston Dynamics, automotive AV, industrial robotics) * Familiarity with computer vision pipelines (detection, tracking, calibration, pose estimation) and their integration into embedded platforms * Experience with embedded compute platforms (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, NVIDIA Jetson) and the SWaP tradeoffs they impose * Experience with system error budgeting across optical, mechanical, and algorithmic contributors * Experience bridging prototype-to-production transitions, including DFM/DFA and medium-volume manufacturing (100s-1000s of units) * Prior experience as a technical SME or IPT lead on a complex DoD program * Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above), or ability to obtain one ## Description We're seeking a dynamic Staff Systems Engineer who can break the mold and redefine how we develop mission-critical counter-UAS systems at the tactical edge. This project is a complex, multi-domain product - tightly coupling precision optics, computer vision, embedded compute, actuators, laser subsystems, and kinetic effector integration into a single warfighter-portable anti-UAV system. We need a systems thinker who can serve as the technical "glue" that transforms separate components into a cohesive, production-ready product. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of multiple technical domains, embraces end-to-end ownership, possesses a bias for action, and wants to create groundbreaking solutions rather than follow conventional playbooks. You'll operate as a driving force behind critical product decisions, balancing technical tradeoffs between accuracy, latency, power, size, weight, and ruggedization - all while maintaining system integrity under the demands of combat use., * Serve as the technical authority spanning optics, computer vision, electro-mechanical actuation, laser subsystems, embedded compute, and counter-UAS effector integration - translating mission-level outcomes into coherent system architectures * Lead cross-functional integration between mechanical, electrical, firmware, computer vision, and manufacturing teams, acting as the technical glue that transforms separate components into a cohesive anti-UAV system * Reimagine system requirements through first-principles thinking, challenging traditional counter-UAS approaches to create more robust, adaptable solutions * Identify critical warfighter needs and translate them into technical specifications that outperform legacy counter-UAS and air defense systems * Create systems architecture diagrams that bridge mechanical, electrical, optical, and software interfaces - aligning cross-domain teams on a single source of truth Technical Leadership & Execution * Own critical product decisions, balancing technical tradeoffs between accuracy, latency, power, SWaP, and ruggedization while maintaining system integrity * Define and manage the system-level error budget - allocating contributions across optics, mechanical tolerances, calibration, CV algorithms, and actuator control to meet first-round-hit accuracy requirements against airborne threats * Lead design reviews ensuring rigor from requirements definition through verification and validation * Own the technical risk management process, ensuring systems meet rigorous military standards (shock, vibration, environmental, EMI) without sacrificing innovation * Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the development process, enabling the team to deliver breakthrough capabilities faster * Own verification and validation plans and execution - including lab, benchtop, and live-engagement test campaigns against representative UAS threats Documentation & Digital Transformation * Revolutionize how we document complex systems, leveraging modern systems engineering tools (Flow, Jama, Cameo, MBSE, Digital Twins) to visualize architectures and model system performance * Create technical narratives that communicate complex ideas clearly to engineers, leadership, program stakeholders, and end users * Build the digital backbone that enables rapid iteration and continuous improvement of DEADSHOT and follow-on products * Create user documentation that enables warfighters to autonomously operate and sustain the product in the field Field Engagement * Travel to field exercises and customer events to teach users how to operate the product and bring their feedback back to drive stronger technical designs * Support live-engagement assessments and operational evaluations alongside end users, 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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