This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$150,000–$208,250
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$256k
versus about
$179k
for comparable roles.
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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.
Anduril Industries currently has
1697 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Principal Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Systems joins the systems engineering team to lead engineering for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft program. This role involves translating customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem requirements while developing system engineering artifacts within a digital thread. The engineer will manage program risks and lead the team through critical milestones including System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design review, and Critical Design Review. Key responsibilities include creating model-based systems engineering artifacts such as activity diagrams and use case diagrams to shape architecture. Required expertise includes experience with unmanned aerial systems, SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and tools like Cameo MagicDraw or Rhapsody. The role requires proficiency in standards such as MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, and DO-178C to solve complex technical challenges within the domain of autonomous aircraft systems and defense technology.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.