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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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$146,000–$194,000
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The Principal Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Software joins the systems engineering team to support a Group 5 autonomous aircraft program. This role involves translating customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem software requirements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The engineer will develop system engineering artifacts, including models that trace stakeholder inputs through a digital thread to support architecture and airworthiness certification. Key responsibilities include managing program risks and integrating feedback from test campaigns. Required expertise includes experience with unmanned aerial systems, mission systems, and contingency management software. Technical skills required include SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and model-based system engineering artifacts like activity diagrams and use case diagrams. Candidates must be familiar with standards such as MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254 while holding an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.