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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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Listed pay typically runs
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Systems Engineer, Launched Effects joins the Tactical Recon & Strike division to develop autonomous aerial systems and high-performance solid rocket motors. This role involves driving systems thinking for products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost by managing architectural designs for safety, reliability, and maintainability. The engineer will define requirements, execute System Hazard Analyses and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, and coordinate test events ranging from software simulations to flight tests. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with defense standards such as MIL-STD-882 and STANAG while resolving cross-team dependencies. Required skills include proficiency in Python, experience with systems engineering principles, and familiarity with hardware tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The role addresses the technical challenge of developing robust, safety-critical defense technologies that must operate reliably in demanding environments through rigorous verification and validation strategies.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.
Drive systems thinking, processes, and capabilities for core products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.
Partner with product leads to scope, staff, and deliver capabilities based on specific business requirements.
Lead architectural design for safety, reliability, usability, and maintainability across systems and subsystems.
Define system requirements and develop risk reduction, verification, and validation strategies.
Execute and manage System Hazard Analyses (SHAs) and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FME(C)As).
Coordinate and execute test events ranging from in-lab software simulations to flight tests.
Apply defense standards such as STANAG and MIL-STD to ensure safety and interoperability.
Lead complex technical initiatives autonomously to deliver outcomes across multiple programs simultaneously.
What we're looking for
Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
5+ years experience in the defense or safety-critical industry involving safety-critical development standards and requirements-driven verification and validation.
Experience conducting safety and reliability analyses such as PHAs, SHAs, FME(C)As, or FTAs.
Proficiency with systems and Python programming.
Competence with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automated testing.
Ability to interpret and apply defense standards such as STANAG and MIL-STDs.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance.
Experience in design engineering, software engineering, or manufacturing/flight testing (preferred); understanding of aerodynamics, avionics, and flight systems (preferred).