Senior Payload Systems Engineer – Thunder Platform Lead

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 166,000 - 220,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, verification, and validation of a payload/module for the Thunder platform. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of 6–8 engineers across software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines and drive hands-on execution from requirements through test and fielding.

You will develop system and architecture designs, create test plans, and coordinate with customers and external teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in engineering with progressive experience
Experience with C++, MATLAB, Python, PERL scripting
Familiarity with MIL STD 1553/1760 and weapon interfaces
Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics
Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of safety-critical state machines and interlocks
Willingness to travel up to 25%
U.S. Person status for ITAR and security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead integration, verification, and validation of a weapon payload on Thunder
Direct or mentor a team of 6–8 engineers across software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines
Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules for the module
Create system design and requirements for the module
Travel up to 25% for test sites and facilities
Develop Interface Control Documents and test plans
Support lab, ground, and flight test events