Staff Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Ground Systems

Anduril Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a seasoned Systems Engineer to interface with internal programs and external government customers, delivering mission‑critical system integration across autonomy, perception, and simulation products.

You will develop stakeholder‑driven artifacts, ensure deliverables meet meeting and event requirements, and participate in shaping our Digital Engineering Strategy while gaining deep product knowledge of Anduril platforms.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Systems Engineering experience across the life cycle.
• Experience with DoD weapon systems, space systems, etc.
• Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with government requirements analysis and system design.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal programs and external customers as a systems engineer.
• Develop stakeholder-driven artifacts and work with functional areas to ensure they are complete and accurate; contract deliverables may be demonstrated at stakeholder meetings and events.
• Act as a key liaison between Anduril and government customers, providing Systems Engineering and Mission Systems Integration expertise.
• Participate in the creation of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and its implementation.
• Acquire a deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the maintenance of systems-engineering artifacts.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Elicitation

Interoperability

MBSE

Modeling

Education

BS in aerospace, mechanical, CS

Tools

Cameo MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Sparx EA

Teamwork Cloud

Job description

About the Team

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Our systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that consolidates thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3‑D command and control center. As strategic competition intensifies, we are committed to delivering cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a systems engineer who interfaces with internal programs and external customers.
• Develop stakeholder‑driven artifacts and work with functional areas to ensure they are complete and accurate; contract deliverables may be demonstrated at stakeholder meetings and events.
• Act as a key liaison between Anduril and government customers, providing Systems Engineering and Mission Systems Integration expertise.
• Participate in the creation of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and its implementation.
• Acquire a deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the maintenance of systems‑engineering artifacts.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, or a comparable engineering or technical field.
• 12+ years of Systems Engineering experience across the life cycle.
• Understanding of interoperability and integration challenges in defense systems.
• Familiarity with Ground System use cases, behaviors, and methods (Mission Planning, Mission Debrief, Maintenance, Air Vehicle C2, etc.).
• Experience with requirements analysis and system design in a government context.
• 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 frameworks.
• Experience developing various model‑based systems engineering artifacts—Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc.
• Proficiency with Cameo MagicDraw or similar engineering software (Rhapsody, SparxEA, etc.).
• Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments (e.g., Teamwork Cloud).
• Outstanding communication skills, including presentation of developed artifacts.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (maintained).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a top‑secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contribution to the T‑GRA standard or implementation in an adopting Ground System.
• Experience defining or implementing Ground System behaviors through UCI.
• Automation skills in Cameo or Python relevant to Systems Engineering use cases.
• Understanding of cloud or hybrid‑cloud architectures.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification.

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 USD

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees—including comprehensive, cost‑free coverage for health, recovery, and various other well‑being programs.