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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Mission Systems Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike - Active Clearance

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Mission Systems Engineer will be responsible for delivering mission outcomes through the selection, sourcing, and validation of mission-relevant payloads and systems, while collaborating with various teams to integrate capabilities effectively.

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Responsibilities

Conduct trades for communications, sensing, and effector systems to deliver successful mission outcomes working closely with the broader AD&S team
Architect autonomous multi-function, multi-mode payload and system solution concepts, requirements, layout, interfaces, & employment
Adapt or derive physics-based models of payload system performance working closely with subject matter experts
Adapt or develop validated effects-based models for use in mission-level modeling & simulation tools
Validate system performance in close cooperation with test & integration engineers
Work closely with AD&S teams to successfully integrate & deliver high-performance systems to our customers
Manage subcontractors and/or internal development teams to define subsystem requirements and drive technical performance on schedule
Communicate results in multiple forms internally and externally

Qualification

Payload integrationPhysics-based modelingDomain expertise in sensorsAdvanced analytical toolsCommunications systems knowledgeMissile design experienceTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Communications, sensors, and effector domain expertise in one or more of Radar, EO/IR, RF, and EW systems
Physics-based modeling and analysis of system performance in tool(s) of your choice
2+ years in payload integration and validation. The more the better
5+ years in relevant Science and/or Engineering related field

Preferred

Knowledge of current and next-generation advanced communications, sensing, and effector systems and platforms
Platform-level system trade and integration experience
Advanced proficiency in analytical toolchains or languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, COMSOL, Ansys)
Advanced communications experience (e.g., secure LPx line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, tactical data links)
Advanced sensing domain experience (e.g., EO/IR, ESM, EA, EW, LIDAR)
Experience with missile design & integration

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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