Senior Systems Engineer, C2 Integration

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Anduril, we are developing unmanned aerial systems capable of terminal guidance, long range intelligence collection, precision navigation, and unsupervised autonomy. Our platforms, including Anvil, Altius, and Ghost, are designed to operate in remote environments with limited user input, emphasizing reliability and autonomy. We have developed an autonomy stack that processes user intent, responds to edge-detected events, and coordinates flight patterns for groups of assets. We are seeking systems engineers with experience in this domain to contribute to the design and management of Anduril’s next-generation flight vehicles. Success as a systems engineer at Anduril requires familiarity with simulation and rapid prototyping to manage complex electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trade-offs, as well as supporting engineering product development, production, and sustainment throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Requirements

• 7+ years of post-grad industry experience, including but not limited to electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or systems engineering.
• A passion for systems design development, integration, and test.
• Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and build experience.
• Experience developing automated test scripts and frameworks using a common language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, etc.).
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed for test planning and execution.
• Excitement to work onsite at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA the rest of the time!

Nice To Haves

• Actively hold a U.S. Secret security clearance, or higher.
• Hands-on experience with complex robotic systems.
• Familiarity with IP-Based networks.
• Experience with mission systems, including communications systems and components.
• Familiarity with aviation airworthiness considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development for an end-to-end solution by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and system architecture.
• Design, develop, and maintain system components that meet functional and performance requirements in complex system environments.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability, scalability, and resilience of software applications, especially within a distributed systems context.
• Work closely with hardware engineers and product managers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
• Collaborate with the team to define and document software engineering processes and practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees, ensuring support in health, recovery, and future endeavors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed