Anduril Industries

Senior Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries$166K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in systems engineering, integration & test, or platform architecture
  • Electromechanical hardware experience with troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software areas
  • Demonstrated expertise in root cause and corrective action methodologies
  • Proficient in software analysis (Rust, Python, or C) and understanding coding dependencies
  • Experience working within requirements frameworks with the ability to adapt and justify changes
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, facilitating consensus and compromise
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities to structure fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Own cross-functional coordination between the program and internal support groups
  • Establish and maintain configuration management practices for rapid iteration
  • Lead requirements generation, analysis, and verification with a balance of structure and flexibility
  • Drive qualification testing and acceptance testing activities
  • Perform root cause and corrective action analyses for integration and test issues
  • Maintain vehicle architecture documentation and traceability across the product lifecycle
  • Work across business lines to minimize silos and align on shared objectives
  • Support sea operations, technical planning, risk management, and proposal efforts as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage with minimal employee costs
  • Support for recovery and overall well-being
  • Strong equity grant opportunities included in compensation package
  • Robust employee benefits aimed at a fulfilling work-life balance
  • Access to top-tier resources for professional development
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Maritime team. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for designing and supporting the integration of various subsystems and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that will redefine underwater operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Own cross-functional coordination between the program and internal support groups (production, platform tooling), shifting the team from reactive to proactive interfacing
  • Establish and maintain configuration management practices that enable rapid iteration without sacrificing rigor
  • Lead requirements generation, analysis, and verification - finding the middle ground between structure and speed, with strong justification for any technical adjustments
  • Drive qualification testing, design-build-test (DBT), integration verification, and acceptance testing activities
  • Perform root cause and corrective action analysis for issues found during integration and test; adjust manufacturing test procedures as needed
  • Maintain vehicle architecture documentation, interface definitions, and traceability across the product lifecycle
  • Work across business lines and product teams to build consensus, minimize silos, and align on shared objectives
  • Support sea operations, strategic technical planning, risk management, and proposal efforts as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 7+ years in systems engineering, integration & test, or platform architecture
  • Electromechanical hardware experience; able to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries
  • Demonstrated skill in root cause and corrective action methodologies
  • Software literacy: can read and analyze code (Rust, Python, or C), understand dependencies, and engage in systematic analysis
  • Experience working within requirements frameworks-with the judgment to adapt them and the discipline to justify changes
  • Strong cross-functional collaborator: builds consensus, understands others' processes, compromises between competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills; brings structure to ambiguous, fast-paced environments
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
  • Ability to travel ~10%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with qualification testing, DBT cycles, or configuration management for products transitioning to production
  • Background in robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, or high-volume electromechanical products
  • Defense experience is welcome but not required
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, R, SQL) or requirements management software (e.g., JAMA)
  • Experience with Linux, command line interfaces, and software debugging


US Salary Range

$166,000-$220,000 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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