Senior Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Ground Systems

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CAWashington, DC
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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 · Senior Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Ground Systems

As a Senior Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Ground Systems, you will join the Systems Engineering team to support the development and deployment of advanced mission autonomy systems. You will serve as a critical interface between internal programs and government customers, providing essential systems engineering and mission systems integration capabilities. Your daily responsibilities include developing Model Based Systems Engineering artifacts, such as activity diagrams and use case diagrams, while contributing to the company's Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy. To succeed, you must possess expertise in SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and tools like Cameo MagicDraw or Rhapsody. You will navigate complex requirements analysis for ground system use cases including mission planning and maintenance. The role requires a deep understanding of interoperability in defense systems and experience with integrated modeling environments to solve challenges in autonomous airpower.

What you'll do

  • Act as the primary interface between Anduril and government customers for systems engineering and mission integration.
  • Develop Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts to support product development, delivery, and sustainment.
  • Create and maintain technical artifacts based on stakeholder needs to serve as contractual deliverables.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the company's Digital and Systems Engineering strategy.
  • Build a deep understanding of autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation of engineering documentation.
  • Manage requirements analysis and system design specifically within a government and defense context.
  • Present developed artifacts at stakeholder meetings and events to ensure technical accuracy and completeness.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, or a similar engineering or technical field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering across the full lifecycle.
  • Experience with requirements analysis, system design, and integration for complex systems like DoD Weapon Systems or Space Systems.
  • Proficiency with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar modeling frameworks.
  • Experience developing Model Based Systems Engineering artifacts such as activity diagrams, use case diagrams, and BDDs.
  • Proficiency with Cameo MagicDraw or similar software like Rhapsody or SparxEA.
  • Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments like Teamwork Cloud.
  • Must possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance and be eligible for a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

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