Optical Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries•Lexington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril Imaging’s System Engineering team is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team. The System Engineering team is responsible for system architecture definition, trade analyses, and modeling/validating system performance for land, sea, air, and space EO/IR applications. In this role, you will be responsible for defining active EO/IR system architectures. You will perform radiometric performance modeling as well as laboratory, ground, and flight testing. To predict real-world performance, you will also model atmospheric and environmental effects for land, sea, and air targets. You will leverage your analyses to inform system-level architectural trades. As needed, you will also lead small teams of engineers from concept ideation through system definition and development. You should have a track record of successfully working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in analytical toolchains or languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is required. Experience with industry standard EO/IR modeling software packages (e.g. MODTRAN, SPIRITS, AFSIM) is a plus.

Requirements

Model development and validation in one or more domains relevant to remote sensing
Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts, with clearly defined interfaces and requirements for each.
Experience in system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer.
Strong laboratory skills (rapid prototyping, design of experiments) and familiarity with opto-electrical test and measurement equipment.
Willingness to travel to test sites, as needed.
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
Proficiency in analytical toolchains or languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of current and next-generation advanced sensing systems and platforms
Active and passive sensing domain experience (e.g., LiDAR, EO/IR, Radar)
Experience with laser systems, including opto-mechanical scanning and beam steering techniques.
Knowledge of electro-mechanical control systems, including their performance requirements and verification methodologies.
Experience with LiDAR/Radar signal processing techniques, and knowledge of their implementation on real-time embedded platforms (FPGA, MCU, etc.).
Experience with signature and/or scenario modeling/software packages (MODTRAN, SPIRITS, AFSIM)

Responsibilities

Define system architectures via detailed trade studies and analyses.
Adapt or derive physics-based models of sensor system performance and derive requirements based on those models.
Take ownership over the development of prototype sensor systems in a lab environment.
Support both laboratory-based and field-based experiments and demonstrations.
Engage technically with the hardware, software, and mission teams to define, integrate, and deliver high performance systems to our customers.
Validate models against laboratory and real-world data.
Coordinate and communicate with both external & internal stakeholders with varying degrees of technical background.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.