Staff Systems Engineer, Strategic Defense

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. 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

Anduril is seeking a talented growth‑minded Systems Engineer to join our Strategic Defense team in Colorado Springs, CO; Washington, DC; or Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the Architecture & Capabilities for next generation integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) systems and their integration with space control and space‑based missile warning and tracking missions. You will be ensuring requirements and architecture traceability through test and evaluations critical to the fire‑control certification processes and translating operational needs from the joint IAMD and space control communities into executable system architecture. If you are someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and has a passion for contributing to national security, then this role is for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Interface with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers across the joint IAMD and space mission communities.
• Actively participate in the concept generation, and coordination across stakeholders in developing future architecture and capabilities bringing together novel kill chains supporting strategic defense.
• 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.
• Lead and develop requirements and architecture products that provide full traceability, and configuration is controlled and managed across related Fire‑Control programs.
• Own architecture and interface definition for integrating Anduril fire‑control capabilities across the IAMD kill chain — sensors, battle management and C2, fire control, and effectors.
• Define and manage System of Systems mission threads and interfaces that connect air and missile defense systems to space control, missile warning, and space domain awareness capabilities, including space‑based sensor cueing of terrestrial fire‑control chains.
• 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

• Currently possesses and can maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, applied physics, computer science or similar engineering or technical field, or over 10 years of integrated air and missile defense experience.
• 12+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle. The more, the better.
• Demonstrated domain experience across the IAMD kill chain — sensors, battle management and C2, fire control, and effectors — with systems such as IBCS, Patriot, LTAMDS, THAAD, Aegis, Sentinel, or C2BMC.
• Working knowledge of space control and space‑based missile warning and tracking missions, and of the interfaces through which they support terrestrial air and missile defense.
• Understanding of Fire‑Control systems and required safety, and hazard mitigation practices.
• Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts - Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc...

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with modeling of weapon systems, IAMD engagement sequences, and air and missile threat scenarios.
• Demonstrated experience leading System of Systems capability development of complex kill chains.
• Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis for complex systems.
• Experience supporting IAMD or space mission organizations such as USSPACECOM, Space Systems Command, SSDP, SDA, SMDC, Army RCCTO, Navy IWS, or AFLCMC.
• Familiarity with joint data links and interoperability standards used across IAMD and space missions (Link 16, JREAP, IBCS IFCN, OMS/UCI).
• Experience with joint engagement coordination and cross-domain kill‑chain integration, including space‑based sensor cueing and track correlation.
• Proficiency with Mathworks products (MATLAB, SIMULINK etc.).

US Salary Range

$191,000—$254,000 USD

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:

Benefits

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