Systems Engineer, C2 Integration - Active Clearance

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Recovery support

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves leading the development of unmanned aerial systems, requiring over 6 years of experience in systems engineering, electrical, or aerospace roles. Responsibilities include designing components, testing applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A U.S. Secret clearance is required, with competitive compensation between $146,000 and $220,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering.
• Must hold a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of end-to-end solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Design and maintain system components for complex environments.
• Conduct testing and debugging for software applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for integrations.
• Document software engineering processes and quality standards.

Skills

Systems design development

Integration and test

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Automated testing

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

6+ years of post-grad experience in engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

We are developing unmanned aerial systems capable of terminal guidance, long range intelligence collection, precision navigation, and unsupervised autonomy. Anvil, Altius, Ghost, and other developmental UAS platforms are built to 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 are looking for systems engineers with experience in this field to help design and manage the next generation of flight vehicles. A systems engineer needs to be familiar 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

• 6+ years of post‑grad industry experience, including but not limited to electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or systems engineering.
• A passion for systems design development, integration, and test.
• Hands‑on prototyping, troubleshooting, and build experience.
• Experience developing automated test scripts and frameworks using a common language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, etc).
• Extremely organized and detail‑oriented.
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Must hold a U.S. Secret security clearance, or higher.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed for test planning and execution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands on experience with complex robotic systems.
• Familiarity with IP‑Based networks.
• Experience with mission systems, including communications systems and components.
• Familiarity with aviation airworthiness considerations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

US Salary Range: $146,000 - $220,000 USD. The salary range is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.

Anduril offers comprehensive, competitive benefits at little to no cost to employees, including health coverage, recovery support, and equity grants as part of the total compensation package.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.