Systems Engineer, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lexington, MA · Waltham, MA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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

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The Space Imaging team at Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their dynamic and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will define system architectures through detailed trade studies and analyses, develop physics-based models of sensor performance, and lead the development of prototype systems in laboratory settings. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and mission teams to integrate high-performance systems for customers, validate models against real-world data, and engage with stakeholders from various technical backgrounds. The ideal candidate should have experience with analytical toolchains like MATLAB or Python, industry-standard EO/IR modeling software such as MODTRAN and SPIRITS, and a background in space sensors and systems. Knowledge of advanced sensing technologies, electro-mechanical control systems, and LiDAR/Radar signal processing is highly desirable for this role focused on remote sensing and system design from concept to delivery.

Skills

Python MATLAB MODTRAN SPIRITS AFSIM FPGA MCU LiDAR Radar EO/IR space sensors electro-mechanical control systems signal processing techniques

What you'll do

Define system architectures through detailed trade studies and analyses.
Develop physics-based models of sensor performance for requirement derivation.
Lead the development of prototype sensor systems in laboratory settings.
Validate models against real-world data from lab and field experiments.
Coordinate with hardware, software, and mission teams to integrate systems.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in system architecture definition and trade analyses for EO/IR systems.
Proficiency in analytical toolchains like MATLAB or Python, and industry-standard EO/IR modeling software (MODTRAN, SPIRITS).
Strong laboratory skills including rapid prototyping and opto-electrical test equipment familiarity.
Experience with space sensors and systems, including system design from concept to delivery.
Knowledge of advanced sensing systems, laser systems, and LiDAR/Radar signal processing techniques.

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