Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Atlanta, GA
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$144,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
70 days ago
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This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $132,000–$193,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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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, Launched Effects joins the Tactical Recon & Strike division to support the development of autonomous drones and solid rocket motors. This role involves driving systems thinking for core products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost. You will partner with product leads to scope capabilities, drive architectural designs for safety and reliability, and manage system requirements. Key responsibilities include executing System Hazard Analyses, conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, and coordinating test events ranging from software simulations to flight tests. You must apply defense standards such as STANAG and MIL-STD-882. Required skills include proficiency with Python, systems engineering principles, and test equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The role solves complex problems in safety-critical development, ensuring modularity and interoperability for high-performance propulsion and autonomous robotics systems.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $160000 from 251 postings across 41 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Drive systems thinking, processes, and capabilities for core products including Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.
  • Partner with product leads to scope, staff, and deliver capabilities to achieve company milestones.
  • Drive architectural design for safety, reliability, usability, and maintainability across systems and subsystems.
  • Define system requirements and verification and validation strategies for system of systems and subsystem assemblies.
  • Execute and manage System Hazard Analyses (SHAs) and subsystem Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FME(C)As).
  • Coordinate and execute test events ranging from in-lab software simulations to flight tests.
  • Interpret and apply defense standard requirements such as STANAG and MIL-STD for 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 defense or safety-critical industry, specifically with safety-critical development standards and reliability analysis.
  • Experience writing verifiable system-level, subsystem-level, and software/hardware/component-level requirements.
  • Experience conducting safety and reliability analyses such as PHAs, SHAs, FME(C)As, or FTAs.
  • Experience and proficiency with systems and Python.
  • Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, and automation of tests.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance.
  • Experience developing electromechanical system models (preferred).

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