This role pays more than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$132,000–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$170k
versus about
$162k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
Anduril Industries currently has
1821 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1607 roles with salary data.
Systems Engineer, Air Defense joins the Air Defense team to develop autonomous robots designed to detect and neutralize aerial threats in modern battlespaces. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of an Air Defense Program by identifying capability gaps, engaging with stakeholders, and translating requirements into actionable project plans. The engineer serves as a technical liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring that feedback informs the engineering roadmap while overseeing resource allocation and sprint execution. Key responsibilities include authoring interface specifications, conducting design reviews, and troubleshooting complex systems. Candidates should possess experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or software development, with specific familiarity in sensor integrations, computer vision architectures, and the software development lifecycle. The role requires navigating ambiguity to solve technical challenges within a fast-paced environment focused on rapid integration of hardware and software products.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $191000 from 73 postings across 17 companies.
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