Systems Engineer, TRS

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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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 1993 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer, TRS

As a Systems Engineer in the Tactical Recon & Strike division at Anduril, you will work on advanced products like Altius and Anvil, driving systems thinking and processes to ensure safety, reliability, and usability. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with product leads and engineering teams to define system requirements, execute test events, and manage risk reduction strategies. You will apply industry standards such as STANAG and MIL-STD for safety and interoperability, while also conducting hazard analyses and failure mode studies. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in defense or safety-critical industries, proficiency with Python, and knowledge of modern software development practices. Experience in electromechanical system modeling and hands-on testing is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Drive systems thinking and processes for Anduril's core products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.
  • Define risk reduction and verification strategies for system of systems and subsystem assemblies.
  • Execute System Hazard Analyses (SHA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA).
  • Coordinate test events from in-lab software simulations to flight tests.
  • Interpret and apply key industry standards for safety and interoperability.
  • Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies and inefficiencies autonomously.
  • Write verifiable system-level requirements tied to the organization’s capability roadmap.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in defense or safety-critical industry with a focus on safety standards and reliability analysis.
  • Strong proficiency in writing verifiable system-level requirements and conducting safety analyses like PHAs, SHAs, FME(C)As.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering standards into processes and drive technical initiatives autonomously.
  • Experience with systems and Python, along with familiarity with modern software development practices.
  • Competence using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers for testing and automation.

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