Anduril Industries

Lead Systems Engineer, Mission Autonomy, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
  • 10+ years Systems Engineering experience across the life cycle
  • Proven experience developing autonomy solutions for commercial or defense applications
  • Experience integrating and testing autonomy solutions within higher level vehicle behavior
  • Proficient in requirements-based testing frameworks
  • Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods in SysML
  • Exceptional communication skills for presenting artifacts
  • Familiarity with software development tools and infrastructure (Github, CI/CD pipelines)
  • Capability to advocate for systems engineering practices in challenging environments
  • Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead systems engineering execution on Group 5 Mission Autonomy programs
  • Advocate for systems engineering rigor in a fast-paced software environment
  • Collaborate with systems and software engineering leads
  • Develop frameworks and processes to streamline artifact delivery
  • Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts to enhance understanding of Anduril platforms and products

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits available at little to no cost to employees
  • Strong health and recovery support
  • Robust support for personal development and future opportunities
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in full-time offers
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

We are working on cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems that need to operate in the most demanding environments. To support our development and deployment tasks, we are building a Systems Engineering team to guide Digital Engineering strategy and complement our Mission Software Engineering, Product Engineering, and Business Development teams. This team will provide Model Based Systems Engineering and Requirements Based Testing artifacts which will be used in support of product development, delivery, and sustainment of advanced mission autonomy systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead systems engineering execution on Anduril's Group 5 Mission Autonomy programs
  • Advocate for systems engineering rigor in a high-paced software engineering environment
  • Collaborate with other systems engineering and software engineering leads
  • Develop systems engineering frameworks and processes that streamline artifact delivery across multiple programs
  • Develop a deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
  • 10+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle.
  • Demonstrated ability developing autonomy solutions for commercial or defense applications
  • Demonstrated ability integrating and testing autonomy solutions as part of higher level vehicle behavior
  • Demonstrated ability with requirements-based testing frameworks
  • Experience designing systems using MBSE methods in SysML
  • Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts
  • Experience with software development and associated tools/infrastructure (Github, CI/CD pipelines, etc)
  • Experience advocating for systems engineering practices in adverse or indifferent internal work environments
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Experience as a contributor of the A-GRA standard or as an implementer of an adopting Mission Autonomy solution
  • Experience defining or implementing Mission Autonomy behaviors through UCI
  • Experience with mission systems integration, particularly for AI-driven decision-making systems
  • Understanding of sensor fusion techniques and their application in autonomous systems
  • Experience with automation in Cameo or Python relevant to Systems Engineering use cases


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 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:

Benefits

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 Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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