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Anduril Industries · 8 hours ago

Systems Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Systems Engineer, Space will develop technical strategies and oversee the integration of hardware and software systems for space missions, ensuring effective communication and execution of program goals.

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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

Defense satellite systemsSpacecraft standardsSpace mission operationsSpace systems fundamentalsUS Government contractsTechnical communicationAgile developmentTeam leadershipProblem-solving

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

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.
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Retirement Savings Plan: US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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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