This role pays more than
72%
of similar roles. Most pay
$150,000–$209,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$193k
versus about
$180k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
1882 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1696 roles with salary data.
The Senior Mission Systems Engineer role at Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike team involves developing end-to-end autonomous air systems to deliver exceptional outcomes for military customers. This position requires expertise in payload conceptual development, selection, integration, and validation, with a focus on communications, sensing, and effector systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting system trades, architecting multi-function payloads, adapting physics-based models, validating performance through close collaboration with test engineers, and managing subcontractors to ensure technical performance meets schedule requirements. Ideal candidates will have top-secret clearance, 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, and proficiency in analytical tools like MATLAB or Python. The role demands deep knowledge in radar, EO/IR systems, and advanced communications technologies, making it a critical part of Anduril’s mission to build next-generation autonomous capabilities for defense applications.