Senior Systems Engineer, Maritime

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 We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Maritime team. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for designing and supporting the integration of various subsystems and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that will redefine underwater operations.WHAT YOU’LL DOOwn cross-functional coordination between the program and internal support groups (production, platform tooling), shifting the team from reactive to proactive interfacingEstablish and maintain configuration management practices that enable rapid iteration without sacrificing rigorLead requirements generation, analysis, and verification - finding the middle ground between structure and speed, with strong justification for any technical adjustmentsDrive qualification testing, design-build-test (DBT), integration verification, and acceptance testing activitiesPerform root cause and corrective action analysis for issues found during integration and test; adjust manufacturing test procedures as neededMaintain vehicle architecture documentation, interface definitions, and traceability across the product lifecycleWork across business lines and product teams to build consensus, minimize silos, and align on shared objectivesSupport sea operations, strategic technical planning, risk management, and proposal efforts as neededREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS7+ years in systems engineering, integration & test, or platform architectureElectromechanical hardware experience; able to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and software boundariesDemonstrated skill in root cause and corrective action methodologiesSoftware literacy: can read and analyze code (Rust, Python, or C), understand dependencies, and engage in systematic analysisExperience working within requirements frameworks—with the judgment to adapt them and the discipline to justify changesStrong cross-functional collaborator: builds consensus, understands others’ processes, compromises between competing prioritiesExcellent communication and organizational skills; brings structure to ambiguous, fast-paced environmentsEligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearanceAbility to travel ~10%PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with qualification testing, DBT cycles, or configuration management for products transitioning to productionBackground in robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, or high-volume electromechanical productsDefense experience is welcome but not requiredProficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, R, SQL) or requirements management software (e.g., JAMA)Experience with Linux, command line interfaces, and software debuggingUS Salary Range$166,000—$220,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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