Systems Engineer, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries

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Location
Waltham, MA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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10 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer, Space Imaging

The Systems Engineer, Space Imaging joins the Space Imaging team to focus on system architecture definition, trade analyses, and performance modeling for spaceborne EO/IR systems. In this role, you will define active EO/IR system architectures, perform radiometric performance modeling, and conduct laboratory, ground, and flight testing. You will model atmospheric and environmental effects for land, sea, and air targets to inform architectural trades while leading small engineering teams from concept through development. The role requires proficiency in MATLAB or Python, with preferred experience in MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM software packages. Key responsibilities include developing physics-based models, prototyping sensor systems, and validating models against real-world data. You will solve complex technical challenges related to remote sensing, including active and passive sensing domains like LiDAR, EO/IR, and radar for operation in space environments.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 53 postings across 3 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.
  • Manage the development of prototype 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.

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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