Senior Systems Engineer, Expeditionary Systems

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.Team and Role Overview:Anduril's Expeditionary Systems team designs and delivers containerized command centers, datacenter-strength AI capabilities, launched effects, and sensing systems for US and Allied militaries. These complete, mission-ready solutions provide survivable, intensive compute at the edge and enable rapid, low-cost deployment of proliferated, survivable capabilities across the entire military echelon.Our product areas include:Command & Control — deployable, certified command centers for tactical and operational headquartersAI Factories — ruggedized, high-density compute platforms that bring datacenter- class AI processing to the tactical edgeEffects — containerized launcher and weapon system platforms enabling rapid deployment of proliferated, survivable strike capabilitiesSensing — expeditionary sensor systems in transportable form factorsWe're seeking a Systems Engineer to join a lean, high-output team where every engineer has direct impact on fielded products. You'll own systems engineering across the full lifecycle — from concept and architecture through integration, test, and deployment — on products that go to real units in real operational environments.Key Responsibilities:Systems Architecture & DesignDevelop system architectures and lead design trades across mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, and power domainsDecompose operational needs into system and subsystem requirements with clear traceability, testability, and allocationCreate and maintain systems engineering artifacts including ICDs, system block diagrams, ConOps, and requirements specificationsDrive SWaP, transportability, survivability, and human factors trades that shape the product from day oneLead and support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with technical rigor and cross-functional alignmentIntegration, Verification & ValidationOwn verification and validation planning and execution across analysis, inspection, demonstration, and testSupport system integration activities, troubleshooting cross-discipline issues as hardware, software, and firmware come togetherConduct FMEA/FMECA and manage technical risk throughout the development lifecycleSupport environmental qualification campaigns (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, transportation)Travel to field exercises, deployments, and customer sites to validate system performance, support operators, and bring feedback back to the design teamDocumentation & ProcessDevelop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), and program documentationUtilize modern systems engineering tools (Cameo, MBSE/SysML, Jama, DOORS) to model architectures, manage requirements, and maintain traceabilityBuild documentation that enables customers to operate, maintain, and sustain Anduril products in the field without on-site supportEnsure compliance with applicable MIL-STDs and defense standardsQualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline2-6 years of systems engineering experience in a complex, multidisciplinary environmentExperience developing, documenting, and maturing systems from design through production or fieldingAbility to work across engineering disciplines — comfortable engaging with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teamsStrong requirements development and documentation skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationU.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearancePreferred:Active Secret or TS/SCI clearanceExperience with containerized, expeditionary, or ruggedized military systemsFamiliarity with military standards (MIL-STD-461, -810, -1275, -1316, -1760)Experience with systems engineering tools: Cameo, MBSE/SysML, DOORS, JamaExperience with weapon system integration, launch systems, C2 systems, or high-performance compute platformsExposure to rapid prototyping and hardware delivery on compressed timelinesField support or deployment experience with military end usersMaster's degree in Systems Engineering or related fieldUS Salary Range$166,000—$208,000 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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