Staff Systems Engineer, C2 Integration

Anduril Industries

Confirmed live 2 days ago Low trust

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Ashville, OHCosta Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k

This role $222k

$118k $268k

below market most similar roles pay here above market

This role pays more than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $132,093–$207,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $222k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

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.

Anduril Industries currently has 917 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 872 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at Anduril Industries

At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Systems Engineer, C2 Integration

Role Posting Log in to save

The Staff Systems Engineer, C2 Integration, Active Clearance joins the team developing unmanned aerial systems for terminal guidance, long-range intelligence collection, and unsupervised autonomy. This role involves leading end-to-end solution development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and system architecture. You will design, develop, and maintain system components, conduct thorough testing and debugging for distributed systems, and ensure seamless software and hardware integration. Key responsibilities include managing the product lifecycle through simulation and rapid prototyping to drive electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trades. Required skills include experience in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering, plus proficiency in Python or MATLAB for automated test scripts. The role addresses complex robotic systems, IP-based networks, mission communications, and aviation airworthiness considerations within a defense technology context.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $192200 from 97 postings across 21 companies.

See salary data

Skills

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

What you'll do

Define requirements and system architecture for end-to-end solutions.
Design, develop, and maintain system components for complex environments.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure software reliability and scalability.
Integrate software and hardware components in coordination with hardware engineers.
Define and document software engineering processes and quality standards.
Use simulation and rapid prototyping to drive electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trades.
Develop automated test scripts and frameworks using languages like Python or MATLAB.
Support engineering product development, production, and sustainment throughout the product lifecycle.

What we're looking for

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

Save