Systems Engineer, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Boulder, CO
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$126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $146k
$117k most similar roles pay here $205k

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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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 918 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 888 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer, Space Imaging

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.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $152000 from 252 postings across 37 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define active EO/IR system architectures through detailed trade studies and analysis.
  • Develop physics-based models of sensor performance to derive technical requirements.
  • Model atmospheric and environmental effects for land, sea, and air targets.
  • Lead the development and prototyping of sensor systems in laboratory environments.
  • Conduct and support laboratory-based and field-based experiments and demonstrations.
  • Validate system models against real-world data and laboratory test results.
  • Coordinate technical integration between hardware, software, and mission teams to deliver high-performance systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
  • Experience in system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer.
  • Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts with clearly defined interfaces and requirements.
  • Proficiency in analytical toolchains or languages such as MATLAB or Python.
  • Model development and validation in one or more domains relevant to remote sensing.
  • Strong laboratory skills including rapid prototyping, design of experiments, and familiarity with opto-electrical test equipment.
  • Experience with industry standard EO/IR modeling software packages like MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM (preferred).
  • Experience with space sensors, systems, or advanced sensing platforms (preferred).

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