Senior Systems Engineer, Electrical Integration

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end development of autonomous systems. The role involves defining requirements, architecture, and integrating software with hardware across distributed platforms.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and shape testing, validation, and deployment strategies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in systems engineering or related fields, experience with Cameo, Agile processes, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for systems design and integration.
• 5+ years in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering.
• Familiarity with Cameo for systems modeling.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Hands-on prototyping and debugging of robotic systems.
• Experience building automated test scripts in Python or MATLAB.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to a positive, inclusive culture.
• Must hold a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for test planning/execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system development with cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain system components for complex environments.
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure reliability, scalability, and resilience of software in distributed systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and product managers for seamless integration.
• Document software engineering processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Systems design

Agile/Scrum

Prototyping

Test scripting (Python/MATLAB)

Clear communication

Willing to travel

US Security clearance

Tools

Cameo

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3‑D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

OUR TEAM

Within Anduril, our team develops unmanned aerial systems capable of terminal guidance, long range intelligence collection, precision navigation, and unsupervised autonomy. Anvil, Altius, Ghost, and other developmental UAS platforms operate in remote environments with limited user input, driving requirements for reliability and autonomy. We have developed an autonomy stack that receives user intent, responds to detections processed at the edge, and coordinates flight patterns for groups of assets. We want systems engineers with experience in this field to help design and manage the next generation of Anduril’s flight vehicles. In order to succeed at Anduril, a systems engineer needs familiarity with simulation and rapid prototyping development to drive complex electro‑mechanical and aero‑performance design trades, in addition to supporting the engineering product development, production, and sustainment through the entire product lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Lead development for an end‑to‑end solution by collaborating with cross‑functional teams to define requirements and system architecture
• Design, develop, and maintain system components that meet functional and performance requirements in complex system environments
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability, scalability, and resilience of software applications, especially within a distributed systems context
• Work closely with hardware engineers and product managers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
• Collaborate with the team to define and document software engineering processes and practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• A passion for systems design, development, integration, and testing
• 5+ years of industry experience including but not limited to electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or systems engineering
• Comfort with systems modeling tools such as Cameo
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and the ability to operate effectively in an Agile development environment
• Hands‑on prototyping, troubleshooting, and build experience of complex robotic systems
• Experience developing automated test scripts and frameworks using a common language (eg, Python, MATLAB, etc)
• Extremely organized and detail‑oriented, and excellent verbal & written communication skills
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Must hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed for test planning and execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, troubleshooting, and building complex robotic systems
• Familiarity with IP‑based networks
• Experience with mission systems to include communications systems and components
• Familiarity with aviation airworthiness considerations

US Salary Range

US Salary Range: $166,000—$206,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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