Systems Engineer, Space Imaging
Anduril Industries
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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $142,500–$196,937 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $170k 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 918 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 888 roles with salary data.
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The Systems Engineer, Space Imaging joins the Space Imaging team to define active EO/IR system architectures through trade studies and performance modeling. This role involves developing physics-based models of sensor systems, performing radiometric modeling, and accounting for atmospheric and environmental effects on land, sea, and air targets. The engineer will take ownership of prototype development in laboratory environments, conduct field experiments, and collaborate with hardware, software, and mission teams to deliver high-performance systems. Required skills include proficiency in MATLAB or Python, along with experience in model validation and system decomposition. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM software, as well as experience with LiDAR, radar signal processing, and space sensors. The role focuses on the technical challenge of architecting and validating advanced sensing systems for operation in space environments.
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