Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted
147 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.

Anduril Industries currently has 901 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 858 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer joins the Tactical Recon & Strike team to develop aerial small drones and associated deployment equipment. This role involves conceptualizing system architectures for vehicle upgrades, performing conceptual designs for small drones including sizing and performance, and laying out design plans for new UAV platforms. You will manage tactical engineering efforts, draft test plans for critical subsystems, and develop interface controls for hardware, software, and electrical integration of unique payloads. Key responsibilities include leading vehicle data analysis to develop predictive failure models and conducting hands-on UAV testing. Required skills include systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theory. You must possess experience in electronics troubleshooting, prototyping complex robotic systems, and understanding aerodynamics, avionics, and flight systems to solve complex UAV integration problems.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $191000 from 99 postings across 21 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Conceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systems.
  • Perform conceptual designs for small drones including sizing, performance, and initial prototyping.
  • Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms.
  • Manage tactical engineering efforts by interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines.
  • Draft and develop test plans for critical subsystems and support vehicle-level acceptance testing.
  • Develop interface controls for partners and customers to integrate complex payloads with UAVs.
  • Lead vehicle data analysis to identify performance trends and develop predictive failure models.
  • Conduct hands-on UAV testing and support build and benchtop testing of new systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • 7-10 years of industry experience including systems engineering.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theory.
  • Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems.
  • Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience developing electromechanical system models to inform design, operation, and troubleshooting (preferred).
  • Hands-on manufacturing or flight testing experience (preferred).

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