Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Mission Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CAWashington, DC
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 125 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

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 · Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Mission Systems

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The Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Mission Systems joins the Systems Engineering team to support the development and deployment of autonomous airpower systems in demanding environments. This role serves as a critical interface between the company and government customers, providing mission systems integration and digital engineering strategy. You will develop model-based systems engineering artifacts, including operational viewpoints, activity diagrams, and use case diagrams, to support product development and sustainment. Key responsibilities include requirements elicitation, management, and integration for complex defense systems. Required technical skills include proficiency with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and software like Cameo MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or SparxEA. Candidates must understand mission system behaviors such as electronic attack and communications while maintaining a U.S. Secret security clearance to solve complex interoperability challenges in defense systems.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering SysML DoDAF UAFP Cameo MagicDraw Rhapsody SparxEA Python Requirements Analysis Digital Engineering Systems Integration UCI AMS GRA Simulation Requirements Elicitation Activity Diagrams Use Case Diagrams Parametric Diagrams

What you'll do

Interface with internal programs and external government customers to provide systems engineering and mission systems integration.
Develop model-based systems engineering artifacts to support product development, delivery, and sustainment.
Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts to build a deep understanding of autonomy, simulation, and perception products.
Ensure all model artifacts are complete, accurate, and meet contractual deliverables for stakeholder meetings.
Participate in the development and implementation of the company's Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy.
Perform requirements analysis and management for complex defense systems in a government context.
Present developed artifacts and technical models to various stakeholders and customers.

What we're looking for

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, or a similar engineering or technical field.
2+ years of Systems Engineering experience across the life cycle.
Experience with requirements analysis, system design, and integration for complex systems like DoD weapon or space systems.
Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar modeling languages.
Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software like Rhapsody or SparxEA.
Experience developing model-based systems engineering artifacts such as activity diagrams, use case diagrams, and BDDs.
Currently possesses and can maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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