Senior Systems Engineer, Mission Autonomy, Active Clearance

Slope; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness support

Job summary

Anduril Industries, located in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on mission autonomy systems. This role involves interfacing with stakeholders and creating engineering artifacts required for project success.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in a relevant technical field and have over 7 years of Systems Engineering experience. The position offers a salary range of $166,000 — $220,000 USD.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field, focusing on AI/ML.
• 7+ years of Systems Engineering experience in mission autonomy systems.
• Familiarity with algorithm design for autonomous systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Interface with stakeholders for systems engineering tasks.
• Develop digital engineering artifacts based on stakeholder needs.
• Support the development of Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy.

Skills

Systems Engineering

AI/ML Technologies

Algorithm Design

Communication Skills

Sensor Fusion

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cameo MagicDraw

SysML

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that transforms U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are working on autonomous airpower systems that must operate in demanding environments. The Model-Based Systems Engineering team guides digital engineering strategy and complements modeling, product engineering, and business development teams. The team provides artifacts used in product development, delivery, and sustainment of advanced mission autonomy 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 in proving that Anduril offers real Systems Engineering and Mission Systems Integration capabilities.
• You will participate in the development of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and Implementation.
• You will develop a deep understanding of the transformational value of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar technical field with a focus on AI/ML and autonomous systems.
• 7+ years of Systems Engineering experience across the life cycle in mission autonomy systems.
• Familiarity with algorithm design and implementation for autonomous systems.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and computer vision.
• Experience with mission systems integration, particularly for AI-driven decision‑making systems.
• Understanding of sensor fusion techniques and their application in autonomous systems.
• Experience implementing requirements‑based testing frameworks.
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex AI/ML‑driven systems.
• Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar, particularly as applied to mission autonomy systems.
• Experience developing various model‑based systems engineering artifacts for autonomous systems—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.) in an AI/ML context.
• Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts related to mission autonomy systems.
• 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

• Mission modeling experience—e.g., working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Integrated Fire Control missions.
• Experience with the Cameo Simulation Toolkit plugin for Cameo MagicDraw.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Certification.

US Salary Range: $166,000 — $220,000 USD.

BENEFITS

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, recovery, and overall well-being for full‑time employees.