Staff Systems Engineer, C2 Integration

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Ashville, OHCosta Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 4 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 Systems Engineer, C2 Integration

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Staff Systems Engineer, C2 Integration joins the engineering team to design and manage next-generation flight vehicles for unmanned aerial systems. This role involves leading end-to-end solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and system architecture while ensuring seamless integration of software and hardware components. The engineer will develop and maintain system components in complex environments, conduct thorough testing and debugging for distributed systems, and establish engineering processes that meet quality standards. Key responsibilities include managing electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trades through the entire product lifecycle. Required skills include experience with Python or MATLAB for automated test scripts, as well as expertise in aerospace, electrical, or systems engineering. The role addresses technical challenges in remote environment operations, including terminal guidance, long-range intelligence collection, precision navigation, and unsupervised autonomy for various unmanned aerial platforms.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $197400 from 59 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

Systems Engineering Python MATLAB robotic s Distributed Systems IP-Based Networks Simulation Rapid Prototyping Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering System Architecture

What you'll do

Define requirements and system architecture for end-to-end solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Design, develop, and maintain system components that meet specific functional and performance requirements.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure software reliability and scalability within distributed systems.
Integrate hardware and software components by working closely with engineers and product managers.
Develop automated test scripts and frameworks using languages such as Python or MATLAB.
Manage the full product lifecycle including development, production, and sustainment of flight vehicles.
Perform rapid prototyping to drive complex electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trades.

What we're looking for

12+ years of post-grad industry experience in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering.
Experience developing automated test scripts and frameworks using common languages like Python or MATLAB.
Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and build experience.
Must hold a U.S. Secret security clearance or higher.
Ability to travel up to 25% for test planning and execution.
Experience with complex robotic systems (preferred).
Familiarity with IP-based networks (preferred).
Experience with mission systems, communication systems, and aviation airworthiness considerations (preferred).

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