Systems Engineer, Air Defense

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Above market

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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 on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1607 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer, Air Defense

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 time synchronization and navigation accuracy across multiple vehicles through GPS-based timing sync and multi-sensor position fusion. The engineer will write interface specifications for manufacturing partners, engage with users to identify capability gaps, and translate program requirements into actionable project plans. Key responsibilities include acting as a technical liaison for clients, overseeing resource allocation, and driving the product roadmap from conception to execution. Required expertise includes GNSS/GPS timing, navigation systems, multi-sensor position fusion, and experience with robotics, sensor integrations, or computer vision architectures. The role requires navigating complex requirements in a fast-paced environment to solve critical defense challenges involving autonomous networked sensors and effectors within the air defense domain.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $191000 from 73 postings across 17 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage time synchronization and navigation accuracy across multiple vehicles using GPS-based timing and multi-sensor position fusion.
  • Write technical interface specifications for use by external manufacturing partners.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison to gather user feedback and translate it into the engineering roadmap.
  • Drive product development by analyzing system performance, operational data, and continuous improvement metrics.
  • Translate business goals and program requirements into actionable project plans with clear milestones and resource allocation.
  • Resolve blockers during sprint planning and provide on-the-ground support for test events to ensure timely delivery.
  • Draft technical proposals to scope and resource new projects and scaling opportunities.
  • Manage cross-functional initiatives by collaborating with hardware, software, and field operations teams.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 4 years experience as an engineer in autonomous systems, robotics, or software development.
  • Proven client-facing technical program management or systems engineering experience, preferably in defense, national security, or aerospace.
  • Direct experience with GNSS/GPS timing, navigation systems, or multi-sensor position/timing fusion.
  • Experience writing specifications or interfaces for external manufacturing partners.
  • Proven experience leading a technical team to field hardware or software products in real operating environments.
  • Ability to obtain a minimum Secret Clearance.
  • Familiarity with robotics, sensor integrations, or computer vision systems and their architecture (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering discipline (preferred).

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