Systems Engineer, Mission Autonomy, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity grants

Top-tier benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems in Washington, D.C. The role involves interfacing with stakeholders and developing engineering artifacts that support product development and deployment.

Qualified candidates will have a B.S. in a relevant field and 2+ years of systems engineering experience focusing on AI/ML and autonomy. The position offers a competitive salary range of $166,000—$220,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience across the life cycle in mission autonomy systems.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, including deep learning and computer vision.
• Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interface with stakeholders to develop artifacts based on their needs.
• Participate in the development of Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy.
• Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts for Anduril platforms.

Skills

AI/ML and autonomous systems

Systems Engineering

Algorithm design

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Tools

Cameo MagicDraw

SysML

AI/ML technologies

Job description

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 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 which will be used in support of product development, delivery, and sustainment of advanced mission autonomy 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 transformational value of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field with a focus on AI/ML and autonomous systems
• 2+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle in mission autonomy systems. The more, the better
• Familiarity with algorithm design and implementation for autonomous systems
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and computer vision
• Experience with mission systems integration, particularly for AI‑driven decision‑making systems
• Understanding of sensor fusion techniques and their application in autonomous systems
• Experience implementing requirements based testing frameworks
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex AI/ML‑driven systems
• Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar, particularly as applied to mission autonomy systems
• Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts for autonomous systems - 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…) in an AI/ML context
• Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts related to mission autonomy systems
• 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

• Mission Modeling experience. For example, working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Integrated Fire Control missions
• Experience Cameo Simulation Toolkit plugin for Cameo MagicDraw
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Certification

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

Benefits

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.