System Engineer, Electrical Integration - Edge Compute and Communications

Anduril-1; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a System Engineer, Electrical Integration to advance edge compute and secure communications across our next-generation systems in Costa Mesa, CA, with travel up to 25%.

You will lead end-to-end development, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and ensure integration, testing, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems design, development, integration, and testing.
• 2-6 years in EE/AE/SE domains.
• Prototyping, troubleshooting, and building complex robotic systems.
• Experience with automated test scripts in Python or MATLAB.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and onsite Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead development for end-to-end system solution with cross-functional teams.
• Design and maintain components meeting functional and performance requirements.
• Test and debug to ensure reliability and scalability in distributed systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and product managers for integration.
• Document software engineering processes and ensure quality/regulatory compliance.

Skills

systems design

electrical engineering

systems engineering

robotic systems

communication

travel readiness

security clearance eligibility

Tools

Cameo

Job description

System Engineer, Electrical Integration - Edge Compute and Communications

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.

Our Team

Within Anduril, our team develops unmanned aerial systems capable of terminal guidance, long range intelligence collection, precision navigation, and unsupervised autonomy. Anvil, Altius, Ghost, and other developmental UAS platforms operate in remote environments with limited user input, driving requirements for reliability and autonomy. We have developed an autonomy stack that receives user intent, responds to detections processed at the edge, and coordinates flight patterns for groups of assets. We want systems engineers with experience in this field to help design and manage the next generation of Anduril’s flight vehicles. In order to succeed at Anduril, a systems engineer needs familiarity with simulation and rapid prototyping development to drive complex electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trades, in addition to supporting the engineering product development, production, and sustainment through the entire product lifecycle.

What you’ll do

• Lead development for an end-to-end solution by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and system architecture
• Design, develop, and maintain system components that meet functional and performance requirements in complex system environments
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability, scalability, and resilience of software applications, especially within a distributed systems context
• Work closely with hardware engineers and product managers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
• Collaborate with the team to define and document software engineering processes and practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• A passion for systems design, development, integration, and testing
• 2-6 years of industry experience including but not limited to electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or systems engineering
• Comfort with systems modeling tools such as Cameo
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and the ability to operate effectively in an Agile development environment
• Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and build experience of complex robotic systems
• Experience developing automated test scripts and frameworks using a common language (eg, Python, MATLAB, etc)
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, and excellent verbal & written communication skills
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% as needed for test planning and execution, and excitement to work onsite at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA the rest of the time!

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with prototyping, troubleshooting, and building complex robotic systems
• Familiarity with IP- based networks
• Experience with mission systems to include communications systems and components
• Familiarity with aviation airworthiness considerations
• Already hold a U.S. Secret security clearance, or higher

US Salary Range

$112,000 - $194,000 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:

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 .