Staff Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Mission Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CAWashington, DC
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 79 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Staff Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Mission Systems

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Staff Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Mission Systems joins the Systems Engineering team to support the development and deployment of advanced mission autonomy systems. This role serves as a critical interface between internal programs and government customers, focusing on providing real systems engineering and mission systems integration capabilities. You will develop model-based systems engineering artifacts, including operational viewpoints, activity diagrams, and use case diagrams, while contributing to the company's digital and systems engineering strategy. The work involves solving complex interoperability and integration challenges for autonomous airpower systems in demanding environments. Required skills include proficiency with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and tools like Cameo MagicDraw or Rhapsody. Candidates should possess experience in requirements analysis, system design, and mission system behaviors such as electronic attack and communications within a government context.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering SysML DoDAF UAFP Cameo MagicDraw Rhapsody SparxEA Python UCI Digital Engineering Systems Integration Simulation AMS GRA INCOSE

What you'll do

Act as the primary interface between Anduril and government customers for systems engineering and mission integration.
Develop Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts to support product development, delivery, and sustainment.
Create and maintain technical documentation regarding autonomy, simulation, and perception products.
Translate stakeholder needs into accurate technical requirements and system designs.
Participate in the development and implementation of the company's Digital and Systems Engineering strategy.
Present and demonstrate model artifacts at stakeholder meetings and events.
Manage requirements elicitation and testing activities for complex defense systems.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, or a similar engineering or technical field.
12+ years of experience in Systems Engineering across the full lifecycle.
Experience with requirements analysis and system design within a government context.
Proficiency with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar frameworks.
Experience developing model-based systems engineering artifacts such as activity diagrams, use case diagrams, and BDDs.
Proficiency with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software like Rhapsody or SparxEA.
Must possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance and be eligible for a Top Secret clearance.
Strong communication skills to present developed artifacts to internal and external stakeholders.

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