Space Imaging Systems Engineer - Equity & High-Impact

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Space Imaging team. The role focuses on defining active EO/IR system architectures, performing radiometric modeling, and leading small teams from concept through system definition and development.

Requirements include MATLAB/Python proficiency and experience with EO/IR modeling tools. Space sensors experience is highly desirable and U.S. security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in analytical toolchains or languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is required.
• Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts with clear interfaces and requirements.
• Experience in system design and development from concept through test and delivery.
• Strong laboratory skills and familiarity with opto-electrical test and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Define system architectures via detailed trade studies and analyses.
• Adapt physics-based models of sensor performance and derive requirements.
• Take ownership over the development of prototype sensor systems in a lab environment.
• Support laboratory-based and field-based experiments and demonstrations.
• Engage with hardware, software, and mission teams to deliver high-performance systems.
• Validate models against laboratory and real-world data.
• Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Space Imaging team. The role focuses on defining active EO/IR system architectures, performing radiometric modeling, and leading small teams from concept through system definition and development.

Requirements include MATLAB/Python proficiency and experience with EO/IR modeling tools. Space sensors experience is highly desirable and U.S. security clearance is required.