Senior Systems Engineer
Anduril Industries
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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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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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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.
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Median $160000 from 251 postings across 41 companies.
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