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Anduril Industries · 3 weeks ago

Senior Mission Systems Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The role of Mission Systems Engineer involves delivering mission outcomes through the selection and validation of mission relevant payloads and systems, requiring collaboration across various teams to integrate capabilities.

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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 toolsMissile design experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

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

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.

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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