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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
$146,000–$194,000
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Systems Engineer, Launched Effects joins the Tactical Recon & Strike team to develop aerial small drones and associated equipment. This role involves driving systems thinking, architectural design, and requirements for products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost. The engineer will manage safety-critical development, perform System Hazard Analyses and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, and coordinate test events ranging from lab simulations to flight tests. Key responsibilities include ensuring reliability, modularity, and maintainability while navigating complex technical initiatives. Required skills include proficiency in systems engineering principles, Python, and the use of test equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The role requires applying defense standards such as STANAG and MIL-STD series to ensure interoperability. This position addresses the challenge of developing robust, safety-critical robotics platforms for defense applications within a fast-paced, high-stakes technical environment.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.
Drive systems thinking and architectural design for safety, reliability, and maintainability across core drone products.
Define system requirements and develop risk reduction, verification, and validation strategies for complex subsystems.
Execute and manage System Hazard Analyses (SHAs) and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FME(C)As).
Interpret and apply defense standards such as STANAG and MIL-STD to ensure safety and interoperability.
Coordinate and execute test events ranging from in-lab software simulations to live flight tests.
Manage cross-team dependencies and technical initiatives to meet product milestones and capability roadmaps.
Act as a technical partner to functional engineers to resolve complex engineering challenges.
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.
Experience with safety-critical development standards, reliability/safety fault analysis, and requirements-driven verification and validation strategies.
Experience conducting safety and reliability analyses such as PHAs, SHAs, FME(C)As, or FTAs.
Proficiency with systems and Python.
Competence with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automated testing.
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).
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Distributed Systems
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System Architecture
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Python
MATLAB
Systems Engineering
robotic s
Distributed Systems
IP-Based Networks
Simulation
Rapid Prototyping
System Architecture
Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering