Staff Systems Engineer, Advanced Effects, Active Clearance

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Slope is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop and analyze systems engineering artifacts in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders and requires extensive experience in systems engineering to ensure the successful delivery of advanced systems.

A qualified candidate will possess a B.S. in a technical field and have over 12 years of relevant experience. Proficiency with systems engineering tools and the ability to maintain security clearances are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 12+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and practices.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and work closely with functional areas.
• Participate in the development of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy.
• Interface with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers.

Skills

Systems Engineering Experience

Understanding of aerodynamics

Communication skills

Experience with SysML

Digital Engineering workflows

Education

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

Tools

Cameo MagicDraw

MATLAB

SIMULINK

Job description

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 that 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 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 aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field.
• 12+ 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 with Cameo Simulation Toolkit plugin for Cameo MagicDraw.
• Proficiency with Mathworks products (MATLAB, SIMULINK, etc.).
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Certification.

Salary: $191,000 — $253,000 USD