Anduril Industries · 3 months ago
Systems Engineer, Space
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$124K/yr - $186K/yrAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Systems Engineer for their Space team to develop technical strategies and oversee the execution of hardware and software solutions for space missions, ensuring effective integration and communication across teams.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems including bus and payloads
Leverage strategic partnerships and teammates for building out new products to satisfy customer requirements in new and challenging mission areas
Provide space industry expertise to refine and advance the Anduril Space and Orbital Systems strategy for growing the organization
Contribute technical inputs to proposals to include engineering execution plans
Provider oversight to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers through all phases of program execution up to and including delivery and operation of capabilities on-orbit
Perform mission and system level trade studies and analysis to balance risk, cost, and performance
Qualification
Required
Experience in architecting, developing, and delivering defense/IC satellite and space hardware and software systems
Understanding of the recent/current technical state of key USSF and IC space systems and mission areas
Demonstrated ability to decompose complex systems with competing objectives (e.g., performance, schedule, openness, cybersecurity, MLS) into executable requirements and execution then delivering on those to meet government expectations
Experience with spacecraft standards for qualification testing and acceptance testing to include the use of GEVS, SMC-S-016 (MIL- STD-1540), etc
Experience with US government space mission areas and associated CONOPS for successfully executing missions to enable space for the warfighter
Design and development of space vehicle and payload architectures and detailed mission solutions to complex space domain challenges
Strong technical communication skills, providing the ability to deliver critical technical briefings and conclusions to technical leadership, company leadership, and customers
Strong technical fundamentals in space systems, space ground infrastructure, and product development
Technical experience leading US Government contracts
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
Preferred
Previous experience delivering spacecraft flight hardware
On-orbit mission operations of satellites and/or associated payloads
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
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey 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
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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