Systems Engineer - Defense Robotics & Autonomy

Anduril-1; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company driving autonomous systems and real-time mission capability. The Systems Engineer role sits in the Tactical Recon & Strike division, focusing on electrical and systems engineering for advanced platforms such as Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.

You will guide architecture with safety-centric design, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure robust, verifiable capabilities for field deployment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years in defense or safety-critical work.
• Experience applying safety and reliability analyses to requirements-driven verification.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD series) and test equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and subsystem design direction across multiple programs.
• Drive hazard analyses and verification strategies for safety and reliability.
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and drive timely delivery of capabilities.
• Engage with product leads to scope, staff, and meet milestones.

Skills

Systems engineering

Python

Requirements analysis

Safety-critical standards

FME(C)A/PHAs

Reliability analysis

Stakeholder communication

Test & validation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

JTAG/SWD

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company driving autonomous systems and real-time mission capability. The Systems Engineer role sits in the Tactical Recon & Strike division, focusing on electrical and systems engineering for advanced platforms such as Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.

You will guide architecture with safety-centric design, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure robust, verifiable capabilities for field deployment.