This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$150,374–$213,531
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$168k
versus about
$182k
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
1697 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Senior Systems Engineer, Launched Effects joins the Tactical Recon & Strike team to develop aerial small drones and associated equipment. This role involves defining systems engineering strategies, driving requirements, and managing verification for products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost. The engineer will design and implement automated system-level integration tests on SITL, HITL, and hybrid testbeds, while coordinating flight testing to validate performance. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with NATO UAV and MIL-STD-882E standards and managing cross-functional project dependencies. Required skills include proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust for analysis and simulation; experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; and expertise in large-scale data modeling using Palantir Foundry or Tableau. The role addresses the technical challenge of developing safety-critical systems within a high-stakes defense technology environment involving complex sensor fusion and autonomous capabilities.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.