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Anduril Industries · 22 hours ago

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

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Mission Systems Engineering Lead will be responsible for delivering mission outcomes by selecting, sourcing, and validating mission-relevant payloads and systems, while collaborating with various internal teams to integrate high-performance systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Communications domain expertiseSensors domain expertiseEffector domain expertisePhysics-based modelingPayload integrationAnalytical tool proficiencyMissile 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

3+ 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.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: 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.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.