This role pays more than
57%
of similar roles. Most pay
$138,054–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$170k
versus about
$166k
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
1697 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Systems, Active Clearance will join the systems engineering team to lead engineering for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft program during its early development stage. The role involves translating customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem requirements while developing system engineering artifacts within a digital thread. Key responsibilities include leading programs through System Requirements, Preliminary Design, and Critical Design reviews while managing risks alongside leadership. Candidates must possess experience in unmanned aerial systems, requirement elicitation, and integration for complex systems like DoD weapon or space systems. Required technical skills include proficiency with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, and Model Based Systems Engineering tools like Cameo MagicDraw. The role requires familiarity with standards such as MIL-HDBK-516C and DO-178C to solve complex engineering challenges in the autonomous aircraft domain while maintaining an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.