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Anduril Industries · 2 days ago

Senior Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Software Systems, Active Clearance

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities with innovative technology. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft, requiring expertise in air vehicle software systems and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to shape software requirements and manage program risks.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Shape customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem software requirements in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Develop System Engineering artifacts, including system model, to trace from stakeholder inputs through design in a digital thread

Incorporate input from system safety, software engineering, and other disciplines to shape system architecture and support airworthiness certification

Communicate and manage program risks in conjunction with Chief Engineer and Program Management

Qualification

UAS Engineering ExperienceSubsystem Software RequirementsMIL Standards FamiliaritySysML ExperienceModel Based Systems EngineeringAutonomyCameo MagicDraw ExperienceDigital Engineering WorkflowsOutstanding Communication SkillsHigh Ownership

Required

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field

5+ years Engineering Experience across the life cycle for an UAS with specific focus on aircraft systems

Familiarity and experience with the following standards and handbooks: MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-881

Experience developing subsystem software requirements and interfaces; including mission systems

Experience with contingency management software architecture and requirements

Experience on mature Aircraft development programs including operational testing and airworthiness certification

Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar

Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts - Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc

Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts

Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software

Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments (i.e. Teamwork Cloud)

Demonstrated High ownership and autonomy across the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

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

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.