Payload Systems Integration Lead, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CABaltimore, MD
Salary: $191,000–$254,000 / yr
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Payload Systems Integration Lead, Maritime

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The Payload Systems Integration Lead joins the Maritime Division to own payload integration for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Mission Systems Lead, you will manage the integration of Anduril and third-party payloads from concept through deployment. Key responsibilities include owning mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces, driving interoperability standards for modularity, and developing reference mission kits that package payloads with autonomy behaviors. You will coordinate with third-party vendors on qualification, manage integration schedules and costs, and provide technical mentorship. The role requires expertise in sensor integration, weapons systems, or C4ISR payloads within defense or aerospace environments. You will solve complex technical problems regarding payload modularity and mission system integration for next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles, ensuring all components meet specific military mission requirements and vehicle platform constraints.

Skills

Payload Integration Autonomous Systems C4ISR MOSA MIL-STD-882E

What you'll do

Own the mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces for all mission payloads.
Drive the integration of Anduril and government-furnished equipment onto the maritime platform.
Develop reference mission kits that package payloads with specific autonomy behaviors.
Define payload interface requirements and coordinate accommodation with the Vehicle Systems team.
Manage the payload integration schedule and costs across prototype and production phases.
Coordinate with third-party vendors on payload qualification and integration.
Support the testing and field deployment of payload systems.
Represent the payload subsystem in technical and customer meetings.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in payload integration, weapons systems, or mission systems.
Experience delivering payload integration in defense or aerospace environments.
Demonstrated experience with sensor integration, weapons systems, or C4ISR payloads.
Experience with the full product delivery lifecycle: design, test, manufacturing, and deployment.
Deep understanding of military mission sets and payload capabilities.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Experience with maritime or undersea payload systems (preferred).

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