Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Systems, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Costa Mesa, California is looking for a Systems Engineer specializing in Air Vehicle Systems. The ideal candidate will lead systems engineering for a Group 5 aircraft program, bringing expertise in UAS and MBSE.

Key responsibilities include developing system models and leading engineering reviews, while requirements for the role include a B.S. degree, 2+ years of experience, and an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Anduril offers a competitive salary range of $146,000 - $194,000 USD and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle for an UAS.
• Familiarity with standards and handbooks: MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, etc.
• Experience with complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems.

Responsibilities

• Shape customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem requirements.
• Develop System Engineering artifacts including system models.
• Lead program team through systems engineering reviews.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Communication Skills

U.S. Secret security clearance

Education

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

Tools

SysML

Cameo MagicDraw or similar

Job description

Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Systems, Active Clearance

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

WHY WE'RE HERE:

The systems engineering team is looking for an experienced system engineer to lead systems engineering for a Group 5 aircraft program at Anduril. The ideal candidate will have experience working with complex unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and ideally will have a strong background in at least one area of expertise (e.g. avionics, software, propulsion, communications, etc.). In addition to a strong technical background, the ideal candidate will also have experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to develop design artifacts for unmanned systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are hiring a Systems Engineer to join at the early development stage of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. You will:

• Shape customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem requirements in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop System Engineering artifacts, including system model, to trace from stakeholder inputs through design in a digital thread. Incorporate input from system safety, software engineering, and other disciplines to shape system architecture.
• Lead program team through systems engineering reviews including System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design review, and Critical Design Review.
• Communicate and manage program risks in conjunction with Chief Engineer and Program Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
• 2+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle for an UAS with specific focus on aircraft systems
• Familiarity and experience with the following standards and handbooks: MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-881
• Experience developing subsystem and component requirements and interfaces
• 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...
• Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts
• Experience leading systems engineering efforts on developmental programs.
• Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in at least one of the following aircraft areas of expertise: avionics, electrical power systems, communications, propulsion, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems
• 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)
• Demonstrated high ownership and autonomy across the end‑to‑end systems engineering lifecycle.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $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.

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.