Senior Systems Engineer, Space Imaging
Anduril Industries
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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $167k versus about $176k for comparable roles.
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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.
Anduril Industries currently has 918 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 888 roles with salary data.
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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.
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