This role pays more than
70%
of similar roles. Most pay
$153,050–$204,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$193k
versus about
$179k
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
1836 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1620 roles with salary data.
Senior Systems Engineer - Payload Module Lead
The Senior Systems Engineer - Payload Module Lead joins the Maneuver Dominance team to lead the design, integration, verification, and validation of specific weapon or payload modules for the Thunder autonomous attack rotorcraft. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers across software, electrical, mechanical, and structural disciplines to ensure mission effectiveness in contested environments. Key responsibilities include managing program plans, developing system architectures, overseeing MIL STD 1553 and 1760 interfaces, and owning stores management systems and fire control logic. The candidate will utilize skills in C++, MATLAB, Python, and PERL while navigating requirements like safe separation analysis and SITL/HITL simulations. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating complex sensors and weapons onto a compact airframe operating within contested electromagnetic spectrums to provide advanced capabilities for modern defense operations.