Staff Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support the US Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program. This role is a critical element to help mature our prototyping approach and set condition for the program to transition to production. You will be responsible for driving the Mission Engineering process and developing and maintaining a reference architecture - both of which will underwrite the program’s approach. As part of this, you will define common services and ensure that engineering investments are aligned to operational (end user) needs. You will need to work across a diverse set of industry and government stakeholders to drive alignment and create clarity. You should understand systems engineering principles, Mission Engineering, and data fabric and tactical networking.

Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
Systems Engineering Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Systems Engineering roles, with a significant track record in complex DoD or national security programs.
System Modeling Experience: Familiar with a variety of Systems Modeling tools and envionrments.
Reference Architecture Leadership: Experience in designing, implementing, and governing comprehensive reference architectures for distributed, software-defined systems, ideally within Command and Control (C2) or tactical networking environments.
Requirements & Services Definition: Expert ability in requirements elicitation, analysis, and management, coupled with a strong background in identifying and defining common services and reusable components to optimize system development and ensure operational alignment.
Technical Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of technical domains such as data fabrics, tactical communications/networking, C2 systems, and the integration of sensor and effector platforms.
Stakeholder Management & Alignment: Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills, with a proven ability to effectively engage, influence, and drive consensus among diverse government, industry, and internal stakeholders.
DoD Acquisition & Transition: Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle phases, particularly in bridging prototyping efforts to successful program transitions into production, and navigating complex government program structures.
Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead NGC2’s Mission Engineering process: Drive and orchestrate the full Mission Engineering process for the NGC2 program, defining, analyzing, and managing mission-critical capabilities to ensure robust operational relevance for prototyping efforts and a seamless transition to production.
Develop and maintain the reference architecture: Architect and govern the NGC2 program's comprehensive reference architecture, establishing foundational patterns, principles, and technical guidelines for a next-gen, software-defined distributed C2 system to ensure consistency, scalability, and interoperability.
Establish program requirements and define core services: Translate complex operational imperatives into clear, actionable system requirements for NGC2, while defining reusable core services and shared components that optimize engineering investments and directly support critical end-user mission outcomes.
Gather input and drive alignment across a variety of stakeholders: Proactively engage and synthesize input from diverse government, industry, and internal stakeholders, facilitating cross-organizational alignment and fostering a unified technical and operational vision for the NGC2 program.
Synchronize Systems Engineering efforts across government and industry: Orchestrate and harmonize Systems Engineering activities across government, industry partners, and internal teams, ensuring coherent designs, seamless integration of disparate models (government, customer, Anduril's), and end-to-end system integrity for NGC2.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: 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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.