(Pipeline) AD&S, Air Vehicle Software Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · (Pipeline) AD&S, Air Vehicle Software Systems Engineer

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Join Anduril's systems engineering team as a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in air vehicle software systems for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft program. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape customer needs into detailed software requirements, develop system engineering artifacts using digital thread tools like Cameo MagicDraw, and manage risks alongside the Chief Engineer and Program Management. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in UAS development, familiarity with standards such as MIL-HDBK-516C and DO-178C, and hands-on experience with software architecture for contingency management. This role requires a strong background in air vehicle systems engineering and an active U.S. Secret security clearance, with preference given to those with Top Secret clearance.

Skills

Cameo MagicDraw MIL-HDBK-516C MIL-STD-882E ARP-4761 ARP-4754A DO-178C DO-254 MIL-STD-881

What you'll do

Shape customer needs into detailed software requirements for air vehicle systems.
Develop system engineering artifacts to trace from stakeholder inputs through design.
Integrate feedback from test and evaluation campaigns to improve product quality.
Communicate and manage program risks in coordination with the Chief Engineer.
Support airworthiness certification by incorporating input from various engineering disciplines.

What we're looking for

5+ years of engineering experience in UAS development, focusing on aircraft systems.
Strong background in software systems for unmanned aerial platforms.
Experience with system safety and airworthiness certification processes.
Familiarity with standards like MIL-HDBK-516C, ARP-4761, DO-178C, and DO-254.
Ability to develop subsystem software requirements and manage interfaces.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance required; Top Secret preferred.
Experience in integrating feedback from test campaigns to improve systems.

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