Senior Systems Engineer, Missiles

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
91 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer, Missiles

The Senior Systems Engineer, Missiles joins the Model-Based Systems Engineering team to support the development and deployment of autonomous airpower systems. This role involves interfacing with internal programs and external customers to develop model artifacts, including operational viewpoints, activity diagrams, and parametric diagrams. You will work closely with functional areas to ensure artifact accuracy for contractual deliverables and participate in developing Digital and Systems Engineering strategies. Key responsibilities include requirements elicitation, integration, and test activities for complex weapon systems. Required skills include experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and software like Cameo MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or SparxEA. The role requires knowledge of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance, navigation, and control systems for precision-guided munitions, as well as threat analysis and reliability engineering concepts for kinetic and non-kinetic effects.

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What you'll do

  • Interface with internal programs and external customers as a primary systems engineering point of contact.
  • Develop model-based systems engineering artifacts based on specific stakeholder needs and requirements.
  • Ensure all model artifacts are complete, accurate, and ready for contractual delivery.
  • Demonstrate developed artifacts during stakeholder meetings and formal events.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the company's Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy.
  • Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts to demonstrate the value of autonomy, simulation, and perception products.
  • Manage requirements elicitation, integration, and test activities for complex weapon and space systems.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, or a similar engineering or technical field.
  • 8+ years of Systems Engineering experience across the life cycle.
  • Understanding of aerodynamics and propulsion principles as applied to missile systems.
  • Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control systems for precision-guided munitions.
  • Experience with systems testing, evaluation methodologies, and weapon systems integration processes.
  • Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and developing model-based systems engineering artifacts.
  • Experience with Cameo MagicDraw, Digital Engineering workflows, and Integrated Modeling Environments.
  • Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret security clearance and is eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

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