Systems Engineering Lead

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$167,000–$222,000 / yr
Posted
70 days ago
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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 · Systems Engineering Lead

The Systems Engineering Lead joins the Maneuver Dominance team to develop the Thunder mission system, an autonomous attack rotorcraft designed for deep-strike operations. You will execute an Agile Systems Engineering approach to manage the development of payloads and mission systems, ensuring end-user needs are met in contested environments. Key responsibilities include owning functional decomposition, maintaining architecture diagrams, and authoring System Description Documents and Interface Control Documents. You will support design reviews, manage configuration changes, and oversee Hardware In Lab and Hardware In The Loop integration environments. Required skills include proficiency with Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and Ansys. You must navigate complex technical problems involving sensors, radios, and weapons competing for antenna real estate while maintaining safety-critical hardware and software standards like DO-178C and MIL-STD-810.

What you'll do

  • Execute an Agile Systems Engineering approach for the development of the Thunder Mission System and Payloads.
  • Support design teams in evolving and tracking Technical Performance Measures throughout the design process.
  • Lead engineering governance by contributing to System Design, Preliminary Design, Critical Design, and Test Readiness Reviews.
  • Own and maintain functional decomposition, system breakdown structures, and architecture diagrams.
  • Develop key systems engineering artifacts including System Description Documents and Interface Control Documents.
  • Shape the design of Hardware In Lab and Hardware In The Loop physical integration environments.
  • Create issue board workflows and coordinate ticket triage, action assignment, and artifact closure.
  • Support build, ground, and flight test of prototype systems with Physical Configuration Audits and verification tasks.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of industry Systems Engineering experience with safety-critical hardware and software in Defense or Aerospace industries.
  • Experience with crewed or uncrewed developmental autonomous aircraft, specifically Group 5 UAS or larger.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in requirements solicitation, design team collaboration, and developing Systems Engineering artifacts like SDDs and ICDs.
  • Deep understanding of the test and evaluation process for developmental, acceptance, and operational testing.
  • Familiarity with technical software packages such as Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys.
  • Proficiency in coordinating change management processes and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eligible to obtain and hold a US security clearance.

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