Senior Systems Engineer, Missiles

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Top-tier benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join our mission ensuring advanced autonomous systems meet DoD requirements. You will interface with internal programs and external customers, develop model-based artifacts, and present them at stakeholder meetings and events.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 8+ years in systems engineering across the lifecycle, knowledge of guidance and control for weapon systems, and an active U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering or technical field as stated.
• 8+ years of Systems Engineering experience across the lifecycle.
• Experience with DoD weapon systems, threat analysis, and systems integration.
• Proficiency in SysML, DoDAF or similar frameworks.
• Experience with MBSE artifacts and model-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Interface with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers.
• Develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and ensure they are complete and accurate.
• Produce model-based system engineering artifacts used as contractual deliverables.
• Contribute to Digital Engineering strategy and implementation.
• Understand transformational value of platforms through artifacts.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

SysML

DoD weapon systems

Stakeholder interface

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering

Tools

Cameo MagicDraw

Rhapsody

SparxEA

Teamwork Cloud

MATLAB

SIMULINK

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, 3D 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are working on cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems that need to operate in the most demanding environments. To support our development and deployment tasks, we are building a Model-Based Systems Engineering team to guide Digital Engineering strategy and complement our Modeling and Simulation, Product Engineering, and Business Development teams. This team will provide Model Based Systems Engineering artifacts which will be used in support of product development, delivery, and sustainment of advanced kinetic and non-kinetic effects and related systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You will be a systems engineer who interfaces with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers
• You will develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and work closely with functional areas to ensure artifacts are complete and accurate. Model Artifacts will often be contractual deliverables and require demonstration at stakeholder meetings and events
• This role will be critical proving that Anduril offers real Systems Engineering and Mission Systems Integration capabilities
• Participate in the development of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and Implementation
• Develop a deep understanding of transformational value of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
• 8+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle. The more, the better
• Understanding of aerodynamics and propulsion principles as applied to missile systems
• Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control systems for precision-guided munitions
• Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and practices
• Experience with systems testing and evaluation methodologies
• Understanding of threat analysis and its role in weapon system design
• Exposure to weapon systems integration processes and challenges
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc...
• Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar
• Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts - Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc...
• Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software (Rhapsody, SparxEA, etc...)
• Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments (i.e. Teamwork Cloud)
• Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or propulsion system modeling
• Familiarity with control system design and implementation for guided weapons
• Knowledge of reliability prediction techniques and failure mode analysis
• Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis for complex systems
• Mission Modeling experience. For example, working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Integrated Fire Control missions
• Experience Cameo Simulation Toolkit plugin for Cameo MagicDraw
• Proficiency with Mathworks products (MATLAB, SIMULINK etc.)
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Certification

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 USD

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:

Benefits

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.