Mission Systems Lead, Autonomous Aircraft & Payloads
anduril
Anduril Industries is seeking a Mission Systems Lead to helm the Omen team in Costa Mesa, guiding development from concept to field-ready systems. You’ll own perception, autonomy, and payload integration, coordinating with program leadership and external vendors to meet customer-driven requirements.
You will build and lead a multi-disciplinary team, set objectives, and accelerate tasks while ensuring robust design, testing, and traceability in a fast-paced, high-ownership culture.
#J-18808-Ljbffr- Anduril Industries is seeking a Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead to join the Thunder team at our... ...Mesa HQ. You will work on new aircraft and mission system development, including propulsion... ..., structures, sensors and payloads, in a lean, high-ownership...Aircraft
$220k - $292k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed, built... ...is Anduril’s Group 5 autonomous tilt-rotor platform.... ...of advanced electric aircraft with Anduril’s autonomy... ...mission equipment, and payload systems. You will lead the technical...AircraftFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeImmediate startRemote work$191k - $253k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed,... ...building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft... ...autonomy that makes aircraft like Thunder work.... ...to support payloads integration for the... ...handoffExperience as a technical lead or principal...AircraftFull timeWork experience placementImmediate start$166k - $220k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed,... ...building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft... ...autonomy that makes aircraft like Thunder work.... ...Engineer to lead the design, integration... ...of a specific payload or weapon module for...AircraftPermanent employmentFull timeFor contractorsWork experience placementImmediate start$253k - $336k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed,... ...a Mission Systems Lead to join the Omen team... ...s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV)... ...packs the endurance, payload, and mission... ...first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass‑production...AircraftFull timeContract workTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementWork at officeRemote work$191k - $253k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed,... ...building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft... ...autonomy that makes aircraft like Thunder work.... ...and Test (SEIT) Lead to join the Thunder... ..., sensors and payloads, in a lean, high-ownership...AircraftFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaImmediate start$191k - $253k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and... ...changing how military systems are designed, built and... ...ABOUT THE JOBYou will own payload integration within... ...Systems for a maritime autonomous vehicle, owning integration... ...to the Mission Systems Lead, you will own payload...Full timeWork experience placementImmediate start$191k - $253k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and... ...changing how military systems are designed, built... ...building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft built... ...autonomy that makes aircraft like Thunder work. Autonomy... ...Systems Engineer - Payloads Lead to join the Maneuver...AircraftPermanent employmentFull timeFor contractorsWork experience placement- ...seeking an experienced payload integration engineer to... ...interfaces for a maritime autonomous vehicle, from concept... ...deployment. You will lead cross‑functional teams,... ...interoperability, and ensure mission requirements align with... ...in payload or mission systems, with a background in...
- Anduril Industries seeks a Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead for the Thunder team at the Costa Mesa HQ. You will drive new aircraft and mission-system development, including propulsion... ..., structures, sensors and payloads, delivering designs within months...Aircraft
$166k - $220k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and... ...changing how military systems are designed, built... ...building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft built... ...autonomy that makes aircraft like Thunder work.Autonomy... ...Mission System and Payloads at the speed of relevanceSupport...AircraftFull timeTemporary workWork experience placementImmediate start- Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Mission Systems Engineer focused on Electronic Warfare to own how Group 5 autonomous platforms sense and counter electromagnetic threats. You... ...budgets, specify processing, and guide EW payload integration from lab to flight, working across...Aircraft
$200k - $253k
...defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied... ...is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.... ...developing end-to-end “mission-ized” autonomous air systems capable of... ...of mission relevant payloads and systems. The right person...Full timeWork experience placementFor subcontractorImmediate start- ...Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer focused on RF apertures to help design and integrate next-generation autonomous air systems within the AD&S program. You will own RF payloads from concept through production, driving performance...For subcontractor
$220k - $290k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and... ...changing how military systems are designed, built... ...to-end “mission-ized” autonomous air systems capable of... ...validation of mission relevant payloads and systems. The right... ...full scope of new aircraft designRF and IR...AircraftFull timeWork experience placementFor subcontractorImmediate start$166k - $220k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed,... ...s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV)... ...packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility... ...first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-... ...facing experience leading technically challenging...AircraftFull timeContract workWork experience placementImmediate startRemote work$191k - $253k
...defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied... ...Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril... ...hiring a Systems Verification Lead to support production of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. The Systems Verification Lead...Aircraft- ...developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms.... ...the core of our mission is the commitment... ...defense systems that enhance the strategic... ...of autonomous aircraft and their supporting... ...may include:Lead mission planning and... ...flight controls, payloads, and ground systemsExperience...AircraftPermanent employmentWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaRemote workWeekend work
$129k - $198k
...defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied... ...is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.... ...team is building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft built to... ...electrical interface POCSupport first aircraft electrical integration and...AircraftFull timeWork experience placementImmediate start- ...Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior-Level Payload Systems Engineer to join our Seal Beach, CA... ...kind space vehicles, ground systems, and missions on a fast-paced, high-security program.... ...experience drafting ICDs and SoWs. You will lead technical decisions and drive project execution...
$129k - $171k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and... ...is changing how military systems are designed, built and... ...site interference, etc.• Lead IR&D development of antenna... ...with Low Observable aircraft• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding environmentUS...AircraftFull timeWork experience placementFor subcontractorImmediate start$220k - $292k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed,... ...s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV)... ...packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility... ...first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-... ...clutter.Build and lead the team. Hire across...AircraftFull timeContract workWork experience placementImmediate startRemote work$129k - $194k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and... ...changing how military systems are designed, built... ...building Thunder - an autonomous attack rotorcraft built... ...autonomy that makes aircraft like Thunder work.Autonomy... ...Engineer to own the payload power, data, and...AircraftFull timeWork experience placementImmediate start- Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Systems Engineer - Payloads Lead to guide the Maneuver Dominance payloads portfolio across Thunder. You will lead... ...coordinate across disciplines to deliver robust payload capability for autonomous air vehicles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril-1
$191k - $253k
Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Fluids Systems Engineer in Costa Mesa to lead fluid systems design for their Group 3 autonomous air vehicle. This role demands expertise in fluid mechanics, thermal management, and hands-on experience with systems integration. With...Aircraft- ...Anduril Industries seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to own electrical architecture and technical direction for an autonomous aircraft program. You will collaborate with mechanical, software... ...leadership to ensure a cohesive system from concept to production, while mentoring...Aircraft
- Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead the systems engineering effort for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. The role focuses on shaping air vehicle and subsystem requirements in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and developing a digital-thread...Aircraft
- Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft program. You will shape customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem requirements with multidisciplinary teams. You will develop MBSE...Aircraft
- ...Anduril Industries seeks a Payload Integration Lead for its Maritime Division to own payload interfaces... ...from concept through deployment on autonomous maritime vehicles. You will lead... ...engineering, 5+ years in payload or mission systems, and eligibility for a U.S. Top...
$146k - $194k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed,... ...next generation of autonomous air systems, strike... ...Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) such as Fury... ...and flexible-payload air vehicles like... ...professionalism, and safety.Leads technical problem...AircraftImmediate startFlexible hours
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