Senior Systems Engineer, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries

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Location
Boulder, CO
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$143,000–$191,000 / yr
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11 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, Space Imaging

Senior Systems Engineer, Space Imaging joins the Space Imaging team to define active EO/IR system architectures through trade studies and performance modeling. This role involves developing physics-based models for sensor performance, predicting atmospheric effects on land, sea, and air targets, and leading small engineering teams from concept through development. The engineer will manage prototype sensor systems in laboratory environments, conduct field experiments, and validate models against real-world data while collaborating with hardware, software, and mission teams. Required skills include proficiency in MATLAB or Python, experience with opto-electrical test equipment, and the ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts. Preferred qualifications include experience with MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM software, as well as familiarity with LiDAR, radar signal processing, and spaceborne sensor architecture for operation in space environments.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $152000 from 252 postings across 37 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define active EO/IR system architectures through detailed trade studies and performance modeling.
  • Develop physics-based models for sensor performance and derive technical requirements based on those models.
  • Model atmospheric and environmental effects to predict real-world performance for land, sea, and air targets.
  • Lead the development of prototype sensor systems within a laboratory environment.
  • Conduct and support laboratory-based and field-based experiments and demonstrations.
  • Validate system models against both laboratory data and real-world field data.
  • Coordinate with hardware, software, and mission teams to integrate and deliver high-performance systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
  • Experience in system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer.
  • Proficiency in analytical toolchains or languages such as MATLAB or Python.
  • Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts with clearly defined interfaces and requirements.
  • Model development and validation in one or more domains relevant to remote sensing.
  • Strong laboratory skills including rapid prototyping, design of experiments, and familiarity with opto-electrical test equipment.
  • Experience with industry standard EO/IR modeling software packages like MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM (preferred).
  • Prior experience working with space sensors and systems (preferred).

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