Staff Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Software

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
127 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 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 · Staff Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Software

The Staff Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Software joins the systems engineering team to support the development of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. This role involves translating customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem software requirements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The engineer will develop system engineering artifacts, including models that trace stakeholder inputs through a digital thread to support architecture and airworthiness certification. Key responsibilities include managing program risks and integrating feedback from test campaigns. Required expertise includes experience with unmanned aerial systems, mission systems, and contingency management software. Technical competencies include SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and model-based artifacts like activity diagrams and use case diagrams. Candidates must be familiar with standards such as MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, DO-178C, and DO-254. Proficiency in Cameo MagicDraw and Digital Engineering workflows is preferred for this aircraft development program.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Translate customer needs into specific air vehicle and subsystem software requirements.
  • Develop system engineering artifacts and models to trace stakeholder inputs through the design process.
  • Integrate input from safety and software engineering teams to shape system architecture.
  • Support the airworthiness certification process for autonomous aircraft systems.
  • Manage program risks in coordination with the Chief Engineer and Program Management.
  • Develop subsystem software requirements and interfaces for mission systems.
  • Create model-based systems engineering artifacts including activity diagrams, use cases, and parametric diagrams.
  • Incorporate feedback from test and evaluation campaigns to improve products and 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 the lifecycle of an unmanned aerial system (UAS) with a focus on aircraft systems.
  • Experience developing subsystem software requirements and interfaces, including mission systems and contingency management software.
  • Familiarity with standards such as MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, and MIL-STD-881.
  • Experience on mature aircraft development programs involving operational testing and airworthiness certification.
  • Proficiency with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar systems engineering methodologies and model-based artifacts.
  • Outstanding communication skills for presenting developed artifacts to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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