Full Time: Systems Engineering Senior

Senior Systems Engineer, Launched EffectsAnduril 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 JobAs a Systems Engineer at Anduril, you will be a pivotal force in the Tactical Recon & Strike division, working on cutting-edge products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost. This role demands a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in electrical engineering, systems engineering principles and safety-critical development. You will drive the technical direction, ensure robust product design, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver critical capabilities that empower our mission. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about building revolutionary defense technology from the ground up, we encourage you to apply.What You'll DoDefine systems engineering strategies in the Tactical Recon & Strike Division to drive requirements and verification for core Anduril Products Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.Design, develop, and implement automated system-level integration tests on SITL, HITL and hybrid testbeds coupled to simulation environments, followed by flight testing to ensure robust validation of system functionality and performance.Define and devise testing strategies using appropriate testing modalities for system and software requirements.Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, program office, and third-party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously.Coordinate and execute frequent test events involving various levels of software and hardware, from in-lab full-software simulations to full hardware-in-the-loop demonstrations at test sites.become a trusted partner to Anduril's software engineers.Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives.Collaborate closely with other partner teams, such as hardware, product, and test operations as needed.Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose technical alternatives when necessary; Required Qualifications5+ years experience with programming languages, such as Python, C++, or Rust, for analysis and simulation, while also being familiar with modern software development practices and designs, unit testing, integration test, and release processesDegree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related fieldExperience in safety-critical industry, particularly with safety-critical software development standards, software safety fault/hazard analysis, and requirements-driven software verification and validation strategiesExperience with cloud infrastructure platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for software deployment and scalability.Demonstrated proficiency in the application of engineering standards into engineering processes or requirements, with the ability to take ambiguous, high-level problems and translate them into actionable engineering processes, detailed requirements, and comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans to ensure robust and reliable system performance.Experience writing testable system-level and software-level requirementsProficiency in large-scale data modeling, data analysis, and visualization, including experience with tools such as Palantir Foundry, Tableau, AFSIM or similar platforms.Skilled in Statistics and AI/MLExcellent communication and presentation skillsMust be willing to travel for test field events up to 25%Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearancePreferred QualificationsExperience with sensor modeling, simulation, and analysis to support system design and performance evaluation.Experience in building programs for software deliverables from ground upAbility to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal directionExperience in rolling out potentially disruptive organizational process changesExperience with creating communication plans for various levels of stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisionsExperience with tools like JIRA and ConfluenceBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering disciplineActive clearance statusUS Salary Range$144,000 - $191,000 USDThe 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; Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: