Principal Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 2016 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Systems

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The Principal Systems Engineer role at Anduril involves leading systems engineering for a Group 5 aircraft program, requiring extensive experience in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and expertise in areas such as avionics or propulsion. The candidate will use Model Based Systems Engineering tools to develop design artifacts and lead the team through critical reviews like System Requirements Review and Critical Design Review. Essential skills include 15+ years of systems engineering experience, proficiency with MBSE tools, and the ability to shape system architecture by incorporating input from various disciplines. This position demands a strong technical background and leadership in developmental programs, along with an active U.S. Secret security clearance and ideally a Top Secret clearance.

Skills

MBSE UAS Avionics Electrical Power Systems Communications Propulsion Mechanical Systems Hydraulic Systems System Safety Software Engineering CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead program team through systems engineering reviews, including System Requirements Review and Critical Design Review.
  • Incorporate input from system safety, software engineering, and other disciplines to shape system architecture.
  • Develop subsystem and component requirements and interfaces for unmanned aerial systems.
  • Use Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to create design artifacts for unmanned aircraft.
  • Lead systems engineering efforts on developmental programs involving complex unmanned aerial systems.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of systems engineering experience in UAS development
  • Strong background in at least one aircraft system area (avionics, propulsion, etc.)
  • Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
  • Ability to lead program teams through critical design reviews and requirements review
  • Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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